President and CEO of the Capital Region Chamber Mark Eagan is praising Gov. Kathy Hochul’s commitment to not raising taxes. Eagan discusses Hochul’s efforts to reduce regulations to make New York more competitive. He also highlights the importance of affordable housing, noting the high costs of building regular homes and the potential of modular housing to reduce costs. Egan details the modest population growth in the Capital Region and the need for a diverse housing stock. He also talks about the state’s economic development programs, such as the Regional Economic Council and the DRI downtown revitalization initiative, which provide significant funding for local communities.
Egan emphasizes the need for long-term tax and regulation reforms to attract residents and businesses.
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