The state budget has missed the deadline.
Lawmakers will now likely be working through the Easter Weekend trying to come up with a final deal, which would allow for funding the following year’s activities.
While legalizing marijuana was a major non-budget item- mobile sports betting, as well as tax increases on the wealthiest New Yorkers were also major issues. A handful of environmental and educational issues also muddied the waters.
It’s unclear how soon a budget might be approved.
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