Ortt hosts roundtable with Western New York manufacturers

Press Release & Photos Submitted by the Office of New York State Sen. Rob Ortt

On Friday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt hosted a roundtable discussion with Western New York manufacturers and businesses. Among the top concerns raised by those in attendance was the increased cost of doing business because of New York’s detrimental Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

“When Albany Democrats pass legislation to fight climate change, they do it first and foremost to please their donors and activists, and they do it with absolutely no care for how their out-of-touch laws will impact the bottom line of New York businesses,” Ortt said. “What we heard today is that, between CLCPA, red tape, and overburdening mandates, regulations, and taxes, New York has made it more challenging than ever to sustain a successful manufacturing business. My conference has introduced multiple pieces of legislation to repeal devastating policies and support our businesses, but if Albany Democrats keep ignoring us and the needs of our business owners, we’re going to continue seeing record outmigration and the loss of our most important asset: our people.”

Assemblyman Angello Morinello said, “Current government bureaucracy and red tape, high taxes and regulations already make the business climate in New York state challenging enough. Radical green energy policies and proposals create a situation where energy companies have no choice but to drastically increase their infrastructure and production, which will lead to large increases in rates. Manufacturing industries operate on very small margins to begin with. Increasing energy costs will either force these companies to relocate to cheaper states, or put them out of business completely.”

Members of the senate and Assembly GOP have long stood with small businesses and manufacturers. Efforts to assist them are highlighted in the Liberate NY Agenda that include revisions to the CLCPA, reducing taxes for small businesses, reducing bureaucratic red tape, and creating lasting affordable clean energy for New York that utilizes all available resources.

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