Tax Foundation’s 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index Puts New York At The Bottom Of The Barrel

January 27, 2012

The Tax Foundation recently issued its 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index and it’s nothing but bad news for the over 700,000 unemployed New Yorkers. Once a world-class symbol of business success and reverently called the ‘Empire State,’ New York’s business tax climate now ranks 49th out of 50.

I was recently quoted in the New York Post as saying, “our tax rate is too freakin’ high,” and I’ll repeat it again to you – our tax rate is too freakin’ high! We need to jumpstart our economy and bring private sector jobs back to communities across the state.

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The Stanley Cup Trophy’s Visit To Albany

January 27, 2012

2012 Leader and Stanley Cup

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) (pictured left of the trophy) is shown with the Stanley Cup during the trophy’s visit to the New York State Capitol Tuesday courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs (pictured right), owner of the Boston Bruins, last year’s National Hockey League champions. Jacobs, a native of Buffalo, is also the CEO of Delaware North Companies, a Buffalo-based food services company and is joined by Jerry Jacobs Jr. (pictured far left) a Principal at Delaware North Companies.

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Holding Town Hall Meetings Across Ontario County On Saturday, February 4, 2012

January 25, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) announced today that he will host a series of Town Hall meetings for residents across Ontario County on Saturday, February 4, 2012, to hear directly from local taxpayers, address their concerns and answer questions about state government. During his Town Hall meetings, Leader Kolb will also outline [...]

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Finger Lakes Community College Honors Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb With Its “2012 Distinguished Alumni Award”

January 25, 2012

Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) announced that New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) has been selected to receive its “2012 Distinguished Alumni Award,” in recognition of Leader Kolb’s “hard work and commitment” to FLCC and his serving as a “strong advocate for the power of education,” according to FLCC President Barbara [...]

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Discussing Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal On “The Capitol Pressroom” With Susan Arbetter

January 23, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest TODAY, January 23, 2012, at 11:05 a.m., on “The Capitol Pressroom” hosted by Susan Arbetter to discuss Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Proposal.
The interview will be streamed at http://tinyurl.com/7epgngband podcast at http://tinyurl.com/c5hud9q. The Capitol Pressroom is heard on radio stations WRVO; WBFO; WXXI; [...]

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Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget Reflects Many Of The Public Policies I Have Been Fighting For

January 23, 2012

On Tuesday, January 17, I had a front row seat for the official unveiling of Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget. I was very pleased that the Governor’s spending plan reflected many of the specific public policies that I have long been fighting for. Frankly, the Governor’s emphasis on private sector job creation, economic [...]

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Remarks On Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget

January 17, 2012

“Thanks to our success in working together and a commitment to fiscal responsibility, last year we closed a $10 billion budget deficit and delivered an on-time State Budget that actually cut spending. These were real accomplishments. While serious fiscal challenges remain, the immediate danger has passed and we have to start looking ahead, [...]

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Kolb’s Key For January 16, 2012 Until February 4, 2012

January 13, 2012

Monday-January 16, 2012
9:30am-10:00am: Leader Kolb will be participating in the
Martin Luther King Day March in Geneva
11:00am-12:30pm: Leader Kolb will be offering brief comments
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Make Your Voice Heard! Attend One Of My Ontario County Town Hall Meetings On February 4, 2012

January 13, 2012

Due to popular demand, I am once again hosting a series of Town Hall meetings so citizens can have the opportunity to let me know personally of their concerns. The feedback, views, opinions and insights received at these Town Hall meetings will shape the 2012 public policy agenda I will champion during the new [...]

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Discussing What NYS Can Do To Ensure Reciprocity For Law-Abiding Gun Owners Traveling From Other States On NRA News’ “The Daily News” With Ginny Simone

January 12, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest TODAY, January 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m., on NRA News’ “The Daily News” with Ginny Simone to discuss what New York can do to ensure reciprocity for law-abiding gun owners traveling from other states.
Leader Kolb will also discuss the upcoming 3rd Annual [...]

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Assessing Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State Of The State Address

January 9, 2012

On Wednesday, January 4, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2012 State of the State Address to the people of New York. The Governor’s second State of the State took place in the Empire State Plaza’s Convention Center, much like 2011. By again choosing the Convention Center as the speech’s location, it afforded more [...]

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My Reaction To Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State Of The State Address On WFKL’S “New York State Of Mind” Program

January 6, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. on WFKL Fickle 93.3 FM with former NYS Assemblyman and WFKL Guest Commentator Joe Errigo for the station’s “New York State of Mind” program. Leader Kolb will give his reaction to Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State [...]

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Congratulations To His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan On His Forthcoming Elevation To Cardinal By Pope Benedict XVI

January 6, 2012

“Catholics all across New York State are proud – so very, very proud – to learn that His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan has received the tremendous honor of being elevated to Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI. This honor is one of the highest recognitions that our Church can bestow and I, along with [...]

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Discussing Legislative Priorities For 2012 On WAMC’S “Capitol Connection” With Dr. Alan Chartock

January 6, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) will be a guest on WAMC’s “Capitol Connection” hosted by Dr. Alan Chartock TONIGHT, Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 p.m., to discuss his legislative priorities for 2012 and his thoughts on Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State of the State Address.
The interview will be streamed and podcast at http://www.wamc.org/capcon.html. [...]

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Thoughts On Governor Cuomo’s 2012 State Of The State Address

January 4, 2012

“Last year, I said Governor Cuomo’s first State of the State Address would give New York a much-needed opportunity to hit the ‘reset button’ and we did exactly that by delivering an on-time State Budget that reduced government spending, successfully closing a $10 billion budget deficit, passing a property tax cap and enacting a statewide [...]

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Welcoming Assemblyman Raymond Walter To Albany

January 3, 2012

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and his colleagues today welcomed Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) at a public swearing-in ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany. The Hon. Bernard J. Malone, Jr. of the Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Judicial Department presided over the event. Assemblyman Walter was joined by his family [...]

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