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Maziarz receives high ratings from The Business Council and Unshackle Upstate

by jmaloni
Tue, Aug 28th 2012 09:00 am

Press release

State Sen. George Maziarz recently received high ratings from both The Business Council and Unshackle Upstate in preparation for this fall's election. Maziarz received a 90 out of 100 from The Business Council and an 88 out of 100 from Unshackle Upstate.

"I am extremely honored and pleased to have earned such high scores from both organizations," Maziarz said. "I have and will continue to be a strong advocate for Upstate New York as well as New York state businesses. Businesses are essential to this state, as they drive both our economy and jobs. Likewise, it is imperative that Upstate New York, and particularly Western New York, not be overlooked when it comes to both legislation and funding. I will continue to sponsor legislation and to fight for these organizations as they are a driving force behind the success of this state."

Maziarz lead the charge and supported numerous pieces of legislation in the Senate during the last two years that lead to his high rating from both organizations. Highlights include:

•Supporting two consecutive budgets that cut year-to-year spending (Business Council and Unshackle)

•Sponsored the 2 percent property tax cap (Business Council and Unshackle)

•Sponsored the Landmark RechargeNY bill (Business Council and Unshackle)

•Sponsored S5769, which prevents PSC regulation of voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) (Business Council and Unshackle)

•Sponsored l-S3203-B - sales tax exemption for commercial solar equipment (Business Council)

•Co-sponsor of S7662 - repeal of 18a assessment (Unshackle)

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