Last week of budget talks in Albany before new fiscal year begins April 1

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Ian Pickus

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks on February 27th, 2022

Housing. Criminal justice. Tuition. In the final days before the start of the new fiscal year on April 1st, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats who control the legislature appear to be at odds over a number of issues.

So — will the budget be late for the second year in a row? For a preview we’re joined by WNYC’s Jon Campbell, who covers the capital.

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Ian Pickus

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in late 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and various newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.

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