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An ABC Members Guide to the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act

An ABC Members Guide to the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act New Updates On December 1st, the Bureau of Public Work issued additional FAQs for the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act.Ā  Please take time to read and understand the updated FAQ (scroll down to view). Please reach out to Tanner Schmidt at (585) 730-1814 orĀ tschmidt@abcnys.org…

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Statement on Gov. Hochul Hunts Point Access Press Conference

Statement on Gov. Hochul Hunts Point Access Press Conference Today, at a press conference in the Bronx, Governor Hochul announced funding for the final stage of the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project. We agree with the goal behind the project and applaud the health and quality of life benefits it will bring to the…

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Chapter President Brian Sampson Statement on the Passing of the NYS Budget

Chapter President Brian Sampson Statement on the Passing of the NYS Budget For Immediate Release: May 2nd, 2023 Contact: Tanner Schmidt, Public Affairs Manager, (585) 730-1814, tschmidt@abcnys.org www.abcnys.orgĀ  The following statement on the New York State Budget is attributed to the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson:Ā  ā€œGovernor Hochul and elected…

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Governor is Right on Renewable Goals

Governor is Right on Renewable Goals Since taking office, Governor Hochul has made climate goals and renewable energy a cornerstone of her platform. While there will always be debate about what to do and how far to push, I think most agree that the climate needs to be a focus for all of us. Whatever…

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Albanyā€™s Policies Inhibit Creation of Affordable Housing

Albanyā€™s Policies Inhibit Creation of Affordable Housing Itā€™s clear that addressing the housing crisis by building more affordable housing units in New York is a top priority for Governor Hohcul and leaders in the legislature. ABC and our members applaud this idea, but there are some obstacles standing in the way of achieving this goal.…

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ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Housing Budget Hearing

ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Housing Budget Hearing First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak to regarding the housing issue in New York State. I represent the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing…

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ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing

ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Tax Budget Hearing First, we want to thank the legislature for the opportunity to speak today on this important topic. I am here representing the Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC). We are a construction trade association representing hundreds of merit shop contractors, employing tens of…

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ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Economic Development Joint Budget Hearing

ABCā€™s Testimony on the New York State Economic Development Joint Budget Hearing The following testimony was submitted to the 2023 New York State Joint Budget Hearing on Economic Development: Thank you Honorable Chair Ryan and Honorable Chair Bronson for the opportunity to share our testimony with you and the members of the Senate and Assembly.…

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ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing

ABC’s Testimony on the New York State Transportation Budget Hearing The following testimony was submitted to the 2023 New York State Joint Budget Hearings on Transportation: Thank you Honorable Chairman Kennedy and Honorable Chairman Magnarelli for the opportunity to share our testimony. The Associated Builders & Contractors, Empire State Chapter (ABC) is a construction trade…

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39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022

39 States Have Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 For Immediate Release PERMALINK Contact: Tanner Schmidt, ABC Empire State Chapter | (585) 730-1814 | tschmidt@abcnys.org 39 States Had Lower Construction Unemployment Rates than New York In December 2022 New York, Feb. 7ā€”The not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate in New…

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