Policy Agenda

Unshackle Upstate draws up its public policy agenda for each legislative session. The agenda may vary slightly, but always reflects the coalition's core pledges to seek lower taxes, fees and assessments; mandate relief and reduced state spending and borrowing. 

  • 2012 Joint Legislative Testimony on Taxes | 2012

    2012 Joint Legislative Testimony on Taxes

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  • 2012 Policy Agenda | 2012

    2012 Policy Agenda

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  • 2011 Policy Agenda | 2011

    2011 Policy Agenda

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  • Unshackle Upstate 2011-12 Mid-Term Progress Report | 2011

    This report takes a hard look at what New York State has done right since the beginning of 2011, and what additional steps will address the high cost of doing business in the state.

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