New York lawmakers approved a third temporary budget extender on Monday as negotiations over the state’s $252 billion budget remain stalled.
The holdup centers on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to amend pretrial discovery laws, which some lawmakers argue has led to case dismissals due to strict evidence-sharing deadlines. Hochul insists changes are necessary, but many legislators remain unconvinced, advocating instead for a legal tweak based on a 2023 court ruling.
With the process to finalize and vote on the budget bills still ahead, Senate leaders expressed doubt a deal would come this week. For now, government operations are funded through Wednesday.
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