Keep New York Working

While New York made great progress in 2011, there remains significant work ahead in 2012. On January 17, Governor Cuomo released his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan, offering sensible plans to make New York more competitive and attract more businesses and jobs.

Governor Cuomo has laid out an economic vision for New York in a budget without gimmicks or taxes that closes a multibillion-dollar budget gap. It continues work begun last year to simplify New York’s tax code and reform regulations that will reduce the cost of government and spur private sector investment to grow the economy and create jobs.

Further, the Governor’s proposed Tier VI Pension Reform will provide long-term relief to New York’s taxpayers and save the State tens of billions of dollars over 30 years. And we know that his call for sweeping mandate relief will provide significant savings for local governments.

Last year, the Legislature made tough decisions and provided bipartisan support to tackle difficult issues. The 2012-13 Executive Budget deserves strong support once again to continue New York’s recovery.