"Gov. Hochul's $233B Budget Proposal Addresses Migrant Spending and NYC's Asylum Seeker Crisis"
TL;DR
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $233 billion state budget proposal, including $2.4 billion for migrant spending to cover costs associated with the ongoing wave of migrants arriving in New York City. The budget also addresses rising Medicaid costs and includes an extension of mayoral control of the city's school system. The proposal comes as the state faces a $4.3 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, but also benefits from a $2.2 billion surplus for the current fiscal year.
- Gov. Hochul unveils 2024 budget with $2.4B for migrant spending Gothamist
- Gov. Hochul comes to NYC's rescue with budget proposal money for asylum seeker crisis CBS New York
- Migrant Costs Help Push New York State's Budget to $233 Billion The New York Times
- Hochul's budget isn't terrible — but will she stand up to lawmakers who will want to make it so? New York Post
- Hochul unveils $233B NY state budget proposal FOX 5 New York
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