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The New York State Assembly and Senate began passing their versions of the state budget Monday. Both houses, led by Democrats, propose spending more than $6 billion above Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending plan.
The New York State Assembly and Senate began passing their versions of the state budget Monday. Both houses, led by Democrats, propose spending more than $6 billion above Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending plan.
Governor Kathy Hochul attached some numbers to what she calls her bold agenda to recover from the pandemic and push the state forward. Hochul has the rare advantage of entering the budget season with a surplus due to better tax collections and generous federal aid packages.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget plan includes $10 billion for health care over the next several years, more money for schools and child care, as well as infrastructure projects and a larger environmental bond act proposal.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday released a $216 billion state budget that includes what she said are “pandemic recovery” programs.