Gov. Hochul announces tentative deal on $250B NY state budget
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a press conference following a roundtable discussion about federal DOGE layoffs on March 3, 2025 in New York City. The governor outlined several state programs, tools, and benefits for f
NEW YORK - Governor Kathy Hochul announced a tentative agreement on New York’s $254 billion state budget Monday night, nearly a month after the April 1 deadline. The plan includes major investments in public safety, transportation, and new regulations for students.
What we know:
The tentative budget deal includes $370 million for gun violence prevention programs and an increase in payroll taxes on large companies to fully fund the MTA’s capital plan.
Additionally, the agreement would introduce a bell-to-bell cell phone ban for most students during the school day.
State lawmakers are expected to vote on the finalized budget later this week.
The other side:
Republicans have criticized the budget, saying it does not do enough to constrain overall spending.