2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Taxes
February 26, 2026
2:00PM
Hearing Room B, Legislative Office Building, Albany

Transcript Pending
Testimony
Amanda Hiller
Acting Tax Commissioner and General Counsel
New York State Department of Taxation & Finance

Emily Eisner
Chief Economist
Fiscal Policy Institute

Randy Wolken
President & CEO
The Manufacturers Alliance of New York

Brahvan Ranga
Campaign Manager
Invest in Our New York

Charles Khan
Lead Federal and State Tax Campaigns
Popular Democracy

Steven Fulop
President & CEO
Partnership for New York City

Kris Kohler
Director
Mason Tenders District Council PAC

Mia McDonald
Deputy Legislative Director
CWA District 1

Eric Hawk
Consultant
Expert in Global Security & Anti-Illicit trade

Dr. Brian Erkkila     (Testimony Pending)
Head of US Scientific Engagement
Phillip Morris U.S.

Written Testimony
Chelsey Simoni, APRN, MSN, DNP(c)

New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA)

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA)

United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT)

World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA)