Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget

New York Republicans criticize Hochul over expensive spending plans in new budget
Hochul revealed her 2026 budget for the state on Tuesday afternoon, showing an $8.6 billion increase in spending — a 3.6% raise from 2025.
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.
Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal
Public safety $13 million for the creation of the New York State Crime Analysis and Joint Special Operations Command Headquarters. The governor has billed this as a “first-in-the-nation headquarters ti track crime trends,
Student cellphone ban in N.Y.: Here’s what we know about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal
The statewide policy would 'make classrooms distraction-free so our children can focus on the things that matter.'
Environment: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget
Her budget made no mention of "cap and invest," the program she proposed two years ago as a central strategy for reducing fossil fuels emissions.
Two state Legislature Republicans critical of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget
Two state GOP lawmakers from the Hudson Valley criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $255 billion budget as an out-of-control spending plan. One Democrat, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson of the city of Newburgh,
Tax cuts, rebates are highlights of Hochul's $252 billion budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $252 billion executive budget that would cut taxes for the middle class, continue income taxes for high-income earners and prohibit students from using cellphones in schools.
What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion state budget that calls for an increase in school aid, middle-class tax cuts and tax rebates. Here's a look at what else she proposed.
Kathy Hochul’s foil request
Over the course of the 46-minute interview on Carlson’s streaming platform, the former Fox News personality repeatedly ...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul roasted for refusing to push charter school expansion
Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to advocate for an increase in charter schools in her $252 billion spending plan, in what choice ...
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Hochul targets exploitative overdraft fees in new regulations
These regulations aim to ease financial burdens on low-income residents by capping daily fees and banning predatory practices ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in ...
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Proposed state budget includes 4.7% boost in school aid
The increase, particularly in the critical Foundation Aid, is a welcome change for many school districts, though concerns remain about whether it will be enough to offset rising costs and inflation.
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Local NY lawmakers express concern about spending in proposed 2026 budget
Members of the New York State Assembly, Brian Miller and Robert Smullen, who represent the area are taking issue with the ...
Governor's free tuition proposal raises questions
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Part of the governor's budget includes a proposal to allow people ages 25 to 55 to get free tuition for certain programs at community colleges.
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Advocates raise questions about New York state spending
Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending plan is the largest executive budget in state history. “In terms of how fast the budget has grown, in the past ...