New York’s budget stalemate just got pricier, according to The Ithaca Journal, as lawmakers approved a third extender worth $3.4 billion. That pushes total stopgap spending to $7.4 billion while negotiations drag more than two weeks past deadline.
Frustration is rising on both sides, with Michael Gianaris blaming policy disputes for slowing progress. Key sticking points include climate law changes and car insurance reforms championed by Kathy Hochul.
Republicans and Democrats alike say talks aren’t close to finished. One lawmaker compared negotiations to a game nowhere near the final inning, signaling more delays could be ahead.
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