As New York’s budget deadline hits, negotiations remain stalled with no agreement in sight, largely due to a dispute over criminal discovery law changes, according to state officials.
They confirmed that Gov. Kathy Hochul refuses to compromise on discovery reform, saying the issue requires careful drafting because it affects people’s lives. Lawmakers are expected to pass a short-term extender through Thursday to keep state functions running.
Other unresolved issues include potential tax shifts due to uncertain federal funding and fallout from a recent illegal strike by corrections officers, which has already cost the state over $100 million in National Guard expenses alone.
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