Criticism mounts over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion executive budget proposal
New York lawmakers are voicing concern over Governor Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $252 billion executive budget, with critics calling it unsustainable and dismissive of the state’s long-term affordability issues.
Hochul rolls out $252B budget proposal with tax cuts
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has rolled out a $252 billion budget that calls for tax cuts, expanded child credits and record spending on programs amid
Listed here: Details of Gov. Hochul's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to present the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday at 1 p.m.The 2025 Fisca Year is expected
Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal
Hochul's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes $8 million to bolster security at the northern border and "power-ready" sites to attract new businesses.
Hochul’s Medicaid budget continues to swell
Hochul’s $252 billion budget proposal, released on Tuesday, allocates $35.4 billion for the Health Department’s Medicaid budget, a 14% increase from last year. However, the state’s financial plan lacks accompanying policies to tamp down ballooning Medicaid costs, running the risk that those costs will run the state into a deficit.
Health: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget for Medicaid
Close to 7 million people in New York are projected to be on Medicaid as of March, state officials said, which remains a challenge for its budget plan. There were 7.6 million New Yorkers on Medicaid in November 2023 compared with 6.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils budget with funding for police, reparations, and more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday unveiled her executive budget for the 2026 fiscal year, calling for investments in policing, green energy, and more.
New Yorkers To Get $3 Billion in Inflation Refund Checks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced inflation refund checks of up to $500 will be paid to eligible New Yorkers.
NY’s Kathy Hochul pitches $252B budget plan stuffed with handouts — and she’s already blaming Trump if anything goes wrong
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal stuffed with handouts on Tuesday — but she’s already blaming the ...
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...
City officials break down budget for snow operations
While winter in New York City can be a magical time, when the snow settles in, keeping the streets and sidewalks clear ...
Hochul punts NY reparations commission in new budget, but adds $5M to cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a one-year extension on her New York reparations commission, adding $5 million to the ...
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
Hochul unveils $252B budget with focus on cost of living, crime
The $252 billion proposal represents the largest spending plan of Hochul’s tenure and includes a pledge to modestly decrease ...