New York Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed a $254 billion budget deal with state lawmakers, following a month of negotiations past the original deadline. Key elements of the budget include significant initiatives related to public safety, changes to evidence-sharing laws in criminal cases, and a tax increase targeting businesses to support the MTA's capital plan. The governor's previous proposals faced resistance, but a compromise with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie helped move discussions forward. This marks Hochul's fourth budget since assuming office and sets the stage for her reelection campaign in 2026.
The ongoing budget negotiations have highlighted the tensions within the Democratic party as Governor Hochul and lawmakers tussle over key policy changes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's new budget proposal includes significant reforms related to public safety and mental health, as well as funding for the MTA.
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