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Federal Advocacy

  • 2023 Federal Priorities

    Every year NYSAC develops a comprehensive federal legislative program. In 2023, NYSAC has focused our efforts on preserving federal eFMAP savings, and restoring the ability to deduct state and local taxes on federal income taxes owed. 

  • 2022 Federal Priorities

    In 2022, NYSAC has focused our efforts on securing federal support for COVID-19 recovery, preserving federal eFMAP savings, and restoring the ability to deduct state and local taxes on federal income taxes owed. 

  • 2021 Federal Priorities

    In 2022, NYSAC has focused our efforts on securing federal support for COVID-19 recovery, preserving federal eFMAP savings, and restoring the ability to deduct state and local taxes on federal income taxes owed. 

  • NYSAC Reaction To The State Of The State

    Each day, your legislative team at NYSAC is watching the address and providing the county perspective on the proposals outlined by the Governor.

  • Federal Stimulus From The County Perspective: What’s In And What’s Out

    While the agreed upon stimulus legislation provides needed relief to families and businesses, it fails to provide direct, unrestricted aid to the states and county governments.

  • A Recap Of The 2020 Election Results

    Despite the continued counting in some state legislative races, one thing is certain: there will be many new lawmakers doing the people's work in State Capitol in 2021.

  • Building A Better New York In The Post-COVID World

    NYSAC supports a wide swath of bi-partisan legislation aimed at improving service delivery, cutting costs for local property taxpayers and ultimately moving our state forward.

  • COVID-19 Blog: 13 Rules From Gen. Colin Powell

    For all the county leaders out there serving as on-site incident commanders here is a list of rules from an exceptional leader.

  • #KeeptheCap Blog: The Effort Moves To The Legislature

    Last Friday, Governor Cuomo released his 30-day amendments to the Executive Budget proposal.

  • Early Voting Is Now The Law In NYS

    Voting is one of our most important rights and responsibilities, enabling citizens to have a voice in our government and engage in the democratic process of electing local, state, and federal representatives.


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New York State Association of Counties
515 Broadway, Suite 402
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 465-1473
Fax: (518) 465-0506

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