New York lawmakers say they have a deal on a state budget, now four days late, but Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there's no need to rush.
Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie of the Bronx said Tuesday that he and Senate leaders have agreements on outstanding issues including juvenile justice reform and an affordable housing development tax credit for New York City.
A spokesman for Senate Republicans confirmed there are "conceptual" deals and that voting could begin.
But Cuomo says there's no final agreement. He says the two-month budget extension he introduced that was passed on Monday ensures government will continue to function until a final deal is reached in a few weeks.
Lawmakers have another reason to seek quick resolution: They won't get paid until the budget passes.
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