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New York's license tax revenue up 9.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Empire State Today | Dec 2, 2024

New York state collected $179 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Ed Cox criticizes Board of Regents' expected vote on sports participation

By Empire State Today | Dec 2, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has expressed his concerns regarding the Board of Regents' upcoming vote to allow boys to participate in girls' sports.

Ortt criticizes Governor Hochul's stance on new congestion-pricing tax

By Empire State Today | Dec 2, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt recently shared his perspective in an op-ed published by the New York Post, focusing on Governor Kathy Hochul's policies affecting drivers.

Lower individual income tax revenue in New York State during Q2

By Empire State Today | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $16.3 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 7.1% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.