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Gov. Hochul Unveils Balanced FY 2026 Budget with Tax Cuts, Public Safety Boost, and Major Investments for New York
Governor Hochul announces a $254 billion budget for NY focusing on tax cuts, public safety, and investments in various ...
Hochul, state leaders come to an agreement on 2026 FY New York state budget
After weeks of negotiation, NY leaders reached a deal on the 2026 budget. One high-profile issue sparked surprising agreement behind the scenes.
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Up to $400 'inflation refund checks' included in late New York budget deal
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget deal with Senate and Assembly leaders that kept her plans to distribute rebate checks and cut taxes.
NY Gov. Hochul boasts $3B in handouts — from $400 ‘inflation refund’ checks to free school lunch — in mammoth state budget deal
It’s a free-for-all. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers struck a handshake deal on a behemoth state budget that’s ...
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Gov. Hochul announces $254 billion deal on New York State budget; includes school cellphone ban
New York State would ban cellphones in public schools "bell to bell" beginning with the next school year under the agreement.