Hochul's $233B Budget Prioritizes Migrant Aid and NYC Relief
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to propose a $233 billion budget plan that includes $1.9 billion for managing the migrant crisis without new tax increases. The budget aims to maintain aid for migrants, with a 2.4 percent increase in school aid and additional funding for SUNY, CUNY, and Medicaid. The proposal comes amid concerns over a growing budget gap and outmigration from the state, with negotiations expected to be influenced by the politically fraught migrant crisis and demographic changes.
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