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us-politics19 days ago•6 min saved

Hochul seals cost-focused NY budget, pursues Trump showdown

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion New York state budget deal aimed at easing living costs, including a surcharge on luxury NYC homes and protections for undocumented immigrants to constrain President Trump’s deportation push; the agreement follows weeks of budget impasse and still hinges on finalizing education funding and pension costs, as Hochul seeks to demonstrate relief to voters ahead of reelection while facing Democratic-base demands and a potential clash with Washington.

via Politico|

#cost-of-living #donald-trump #kathy-hochul

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

Mamdani Skips Tax-the-Rich Rally to Preserve Hochul Ties

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unlikely to attend the Feb. 25 State Capitol rally urging higher taxes on the wealthy, opting to maintain a strong relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul as he pushes to close a roughly $7 billion budget gap.

via The New York Times|

#hochul #mamdani #new-york-budget

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Hochul's 2025 Budget Proposal and the Migrant Crisis: Challenges and Controversies"

Gov. Kathy Hochul's $233 billion budget proposal aims to address political challenges and reward her base voters, but she faces friction from progressive lawmakers and advocates over her opposition to raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. The budget negotiations also involve concerns from suburbanites over school funding changes, skepticism from top Democratic lawmakers on combating shoplifting, and potential political fights within her own party as all 213 seats in the Legislature are up for election this year. The budget talks are further complicated by the ongoing migrant crisis and the upcoming elections, with Hochul seeking to navigate these challenges while addressing issues such as public safety, housing shortage, and education funding.

via POLITICO|

#democratic-base-voters #gov-kathy-hochul #migrant-crisis