New York lawmakers have approved a seventh temporary funding bill to keep the state running as budget talks drag on more than three weeks past deadline. Negotiations remain stalled over Governor Kathy Hochul’s push for non-fiscal reforms, including a school cell phone ban and changes to mental health and legal procedures.
While most New Yorkers agree with Hochul’s policy goals, a Siena College poll shows growing concern over the ongoing delay. Legislators passed the extender Tuesday, but aren’t meeting again until tomorrow, making next week the earliest possible time for a full budget vote.
Senator Bill Weber expects yet another extender will be needed. The latest measure covers school funding and a $13 million congestion pricing transfer as the state awaits a full budget breakthrough.
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