Mid-Hudson Valley Republican state lawmakers derided Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion budget this week, while Democrats were not so quick to offer any opinions. Hochul ...

The five states promptly filed suit against the Trump administration, calling the freeze illegal and unconstitutional. On January 9, a federal judge ruled that child care funds could not be blocked, ...

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Child care is the Mount Everest of economic policy challenges. It’s a financial burden that cuts across all races, neighborhoods and income brackets. Day care is unaffordable for nearly everyone. It ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out her plans for what she called a stronger, safer, more affordable New York as she unveiled the ...

The budget plan proposes to eliminate state income tax on tipped wages up to $25,000 per year. This applies to single filers earning up to $150,000 and joint filers earning up to $300,000.

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes major spending on childcare and ...

GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL HAS UNVEILED NEW YORK STATE’S EXECUTIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027, with a focus on protecting taxpayers and the state’s economic growth in the midst of growing uncertainty from ...

New York’s child and dependent care tax credits are set to be reformed, giving hundreds of thousands of families an average ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the executive budget for fiscal year 2027, focusing on affordability, safety, and economic growth ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday unveiled a $260 billion executive budget that will serve as the framework for negotiations with ...

Gov. Hochul’s budget adds funding for schools and child care — but advocates say big flaws with the funding formula remain.