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NY's climate law clashes with Hochul's affordability campaign
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1059+ words) New York's lofty goal to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions has run into a major roadblock: Gov. Kathy Hochul's election-year quest to make the state more affordable. Hochul, who is seeking a second full term this year, is pushing…...
Hochul lays out proposals to combat affordability crisis
3+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul made her rounds in New York State Wednesday, starting in Cheektowaga, to urge support for budget proposals as the U. S. contends with what many call an affordability crisis. Among the governor's agenda items discussed Wednesday were housing affordability,…...
'We need a plan': State lawmakers say action needed at Albany's Harriman complex
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (404+ words) It was standing-room only at Albany's New Covenant Presbyterian Church Thursday as state employees and residents sought to learn more about the Harriman complex and Wadsworth labs project." The W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus is home to several state…...
PPL claimed no talks with New York State before the budget, a new email confirms they did
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (737+ words) New York State Department of Health officials appear to have been meeting with the company now in charge of the state's home care program two weeks before the 2024-2025 budget was finalized, according to a new email uncovered by the Empire…...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul doubles down on affordability in State of the State message
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1207+ words) For Gov. Kathy Hochul, it's still about affordability. The Democrat put several proposals to address the elevated cost of living at the center of her State of the State message. To help spur construction and lower housing costs, Hochul is…...
NY Gov. Hochul has more than 150 bills on her desk. Here are the ones to watch
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (1539+ words) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign legislation creating a new government office to help kids with reading disabilities. It's one of the more than 150 bills currently awaiting her signature or veto before the end of the year....
New York facing $34 billion budget gap in wake of federal spending cuts
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) New York State's budget deficit grew by $7 billion since the start of the year, bringing the state's cumulative three-year budget gap to $34. 3 billion, a report from the New York State Comptroller's Office found. Those deficit increases bring the state's budget…...
New York lawmakers approve $254 B budget as Trump cuts loom
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (707+ words) New York lawmakers passed a $254 billion state budget late Thursday, but acknowledged they may have to make major alterations if President Donald Trump and Congress cut federal spending. The budget relies on more than $90 billion in federal funds and increases…...