Suffolk Reporter

NYS Senator Dean Murray participated in public hearings held by the Economic Development, Commerce and Small Business Committee in Albany this week. The focus was on evaluating tax incentive programs and their economic impact.

Senator Murray emphasized the importance of accountability regarding taxpayer money. "As the Ranking Minority member of the Senates' 'Economic Development, Commerce and Small Business Committee', I spent the day in Albany in hearings, examining and evaluating the economic impacts of tax incentive programs to determine the extent of the benefits they provide to our economy and our communities. We must make sure that if we are providing taxpayer funded incentives, they must produce real results," stated Senator Murray.