Chris Jacobs: “I just beg to differ that it is not reasonable, and it is kind of a backdoor way, in my mind, of crushing innovation in…”

I would also say that a former colleague mentioned the opportunity I see here in terms of a rural renaissance and a small-town America renaissance through investment in high-speed internet.

Studies have indicated that the Scaffold Law adds approximately 8 to 10 percent to the cost of construction in New York State.

For the sake of our roads, and our bridges, and our schools, our railroads, our homes, and all New Yorkers, the Scaffold Law must be reformed.

The reality is it is not free, and without some of the investments that the President has requested, especially in his Build Back Better proposal, it would be tough for us to be true partners as a Federal Government in helping our State…