Queen of the Keyboard

​ The keyboards we have in the office are more dynamic than the ones we use at school. There is a nice bend to them and it makes it easier to have your fingers connect with the keys. I realized today that I can type without looking as much on the keyboard which makes life easier. I typed up all of the interviews that I had over the past week so that they were more coherent when reading. I'm supposed to have videos made up about the interviews in an effort to further inform our board of what we do at Big I New York.…

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Legislative Session Kicks Off: Five Issues to Watch from the State of the State Address

​Today, Governor Cuomo kicked off the 2020 legislative session with the State of the State address. This address is typically an opportunity for the Governor to outline major policy priorities for the coming year. During the address, Cuomo unveiled the broad strokes of an agenda which includes several items of interest to independent agents and brokers. Small Business Tax Cut: The governor has proposed cutting the tax rate for businesses employing fewer than 100 workers and with less than $390,000 in income from 6.5% to 4%. Gig Economy: The governor plans to introduce legislation to reclassify “gig workers" such as rideshare drivers, delivery workers, and…

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