NYS Budget

Although New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that an agreement had been reached with legislative leaders on the state’s 2026 budget, representatives in the North Country say they haven’t voted on anything yet.

State lawmakers from northern New York agree with Governor Kathy Hochul that affordability is the watchword as the legislative session continues. But they have some disagreements about how to accomplish it.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her $252 billion budget proposal today. Representatives in the North Country say they are reviewing the full plan to determine the impact if the proposals are enacted.

Republican Dan Stec refers to himself as right of center and has been critical of Governor Hochul and state Democrats’ fiscal policies. Stec, who ran unopposed for re-election says a key concern in his district is affordability.

(Airs 01/18/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the Governor Hochul's budget proposal, the rainy day fund, migrants, and much more.

It happened more than a month behind schedule, but New York state has a new budget. So what comes next for state lawmakers?

New York state lawmakers approved a $229 billion spending plan this week, about a month late.

The New York State budget is now a week overdue, and with the spring holidays upon us, lawmakers will not return to Albany until Monday, when they are likely to pass a budget extender to keep state employees paid.

It could be days or weeks before the New York state budget is passed, keeping people and organizations tied to state government on hold.

Saturday marks the first day of the new fiscal year in New York State and for the second year in a row the budget is late.