The Democratic governor persuaded lawmakers to lower the standard for involuntary commitment of mentally ill people.

Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference in Albany on Wednesday afternoon discussing revitalization investments into the ...

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a "general agreement" on a deal with legislative leaders on a $254 billion state budget packed with policy measures that was due April 1.

Kathy Hochul announced the news in the ... Central to the $254 billion budget are promises made by the governor in the State of the State Address, including a plan to address the affordability ...

New York legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a $254 billion state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced late Monday. Lawmakers are expected to begin voting on the 2026 New York State Budget ...

Kathy Hochul and New York lawmakers ... The measure would be passed as part of the budget. Lawmakers are expected to begin voting on the $254 billion state budget this week.

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York insisted that the state budget, now a month overdue, include measures to increase public safety and lower taxes for all but the wealthy.

NEW YORK (WKBW) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced a preliminary deal Monday for a $254 billion New York State budget. An agreement has been reached with legislative leaders after nearly four ...

New York State officials announced a tentative agreement Monday on a $254 billion ... to find $3 billion worth of savings, Hochul said. One of the last sticking points in budget talks was Hochul ...

Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget Monday that ... is set to be the highest in state history and $100 billion more than the state budget 10 years ago. Skyrocketing prison costs ...

Nearly a month after the state budget was technically due, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a “general agreement” to pass a tentative $254 billion budget. Included as part of the spending plan are versions ...