Gov. Kathy Hochul has laid out her state budget proposal, increasing the total spending to $252 billion. It includes a middle-class tax break, tax rebate checks up to $500 to families and a 4.7% ...
Public safety, housing and mental health were three big issues when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday. The governor figures to cover it all, it will take $252 ...