Gov. Hochul's nominee to head a state agency that provides loans to some legal cannabis licensees faced stiff questioning at a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Hochul announced her proposal for the 2025 budget on Tuesday. It includes drawing $500 million from the state's reserves to alleviate the state's migrant crisis.
Two key environmental measures involving deforestation and the health of the state’s honeybee population have been sent to the governor. She has 10 days to decide whether to accept or reject them.В