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Governor Hochul and Governor Pierluisi Launch New Advisory Council to Strengthen Ties Between New York and Puerto Rico and Advance Shared Economic Priorities
Overview
Governor Kathy Hochul and Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi today launched the New York State and Puerto Rico Economic Opportunity Advisory Council, a group of administration officials appointed by Governor Hochul and Governor Pierluisi, to strengthen ties between New York and Puerto Rico and advance shared economic priorities. The council will explore, propose, and help implement policies to strengthen the New York and Puerto Rican economies.
The Big Picture
New York State and Puerto Rico Economic Opportunity Advisory Council Will Explore, Propose, and Help Implement Policies to Strengthen New York and Puerto Rican Economies
Council’s Priorities Will Include First-in-the-Nation Life Science Exchange to Advance Research and Innovation, Partnership With New York’s ConnectALL Broadband Office and Puerto Rico’s Smart Island Initiative, and Efforts to Strengthen Healthcare Programs