Alyssa Murrett

• Created a tax report on WNY’s largest publically traded corporations, showing the actual tax rate corporations pay compared to the statutory rate mandated by the federal government.
• Conducted research on subsidies awarded to local businesses by the Amherst, Erie County and Niagara County Industrial Development Agencies and the New York Power Authority.
• Examined Buffalo’s Waterfront, chronicling recent attempts for economic development in the area.
• Researched the corporate and government stakeholders and the position that each has taken with regards to waterfront development.
• Surveyed areas designated for community waterfront access and its accessibility to the surrounding communities, specifically the Commodore Perry Community.
• Compiled lists of board of directors for waterfront development stakeholders, the IDAs, and NYPA.
• Documented the recent phone hacking scandal by News of the World and the potential sideeffects the scandal may have on the U.S.

"With this experience, I understand how important public policy is for the success and advancement of communities. I will look more closely at careers involving public policy and social justice."

"Having Alyssa as a Summer Fellow this year made PPG a better organization. She was an enthusiastic presence and her efforts allowed us to exceed our summer goals. We continue to reap benefits of her work."

Megan Connelly,

PPG