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New York residents have consistently paid some the highest tax rates in the country. And during an economic recession, the last thing we should have to deal with is more taxes. However, that is not the case. By passing the Deficit Reduction Plan and the 2009-10 state budget, lawmakers in Albany added to our already suffocating burden.

Instead of cutting spending and reducing your taxes, they passed a budget that increased spending nearly 9% and raised more than $8B in new taxes and fees. What do you call something that you don't see coming and smacks you in the face? It's called a sucker punch and one was delivered to us. Click to listen to our latest audio spot.

Click on the attached PDF to see which elected officials actually voted for the budget. And be sure to click on the button to the right to send a note to the elected officials that you have had enough of higher taxes and fees and want them to start representing you&the taxpayers of New York.

Watch the following video and see what we are talking about and what Unshackle is doing to change Albany.

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Unshackle Upstate is working to change things in Albany. Because New York is the second most expensive state to do business in. Because our communities are handcuffed by state policies that don't work here. And most importantly, because our people want to come home.

Click here to send an email to your state legislator and other elected officials in Albany. Trust us, they are listening.

Click here to see our 2009 Priority Agenda and learn more about the issues.
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