US EditionGov. Hochul, lawmakers slated to miss state budget deadline
- Governor Hochul and state lawmakers are poised to miss the April 1 state budget deadline.
- Contentious debates over criminal justice and mental health policies are stalling the budget.
- Key sticking points include discovery law amendments, involuntary commitment standards, and a public mask ban.
- Hochul's budget director stated, "Her principles out of this budget are steadfast and there are things that she just can’t compromise on."
- The budget impasse raises concerns about child care funding and potential Medicaid cuts, impacting New York families.
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NYS Budget Extender issued
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—The state budget deadline has come and gone. To keep state operations going and to pay employees, a $1.7 billion dollar budget extender has been issued until Thursday. Senate Republicans criticized the late budget. “The Governor— she hasn’t had an on time budget once and that’s unfortunate. I don’t get the sense there is […]
New York lawmakers extend deadline for budget
As New York state lawmakers extended the deadline to approve a new fiscal-year budget, Republicans representing the Southern Tier say another late spending plan highlights how one-party control in Albany leads to dysfunction.
Progressive groups squeeze NY lawmakers over discovery law, involuntary commitments — holding up state budget
The budget impasse comes after lefty groups mounted a pressure campaign involving well-paid backroom lobbying in Albany and even a high-profile think piece from author John Grisham.
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