New York just spent another $79 million to stay open — and lawmakers say they’re nowhere near a final deal, according to the USA TODAY Network.
The latest extender marks the fourth since the missed April 1 deadline, pushing total stopgap spending to $7.5 billion. Michael Gianaris called the latest chunk “nominal,” but Republicans pushed back, arguing millions still matter to taxpayers.
Lawmakers compared progress to “pre-game batting practice,” signaling a long road ahead. The newest funds cover social services, unemployment benefits, transit support, and public health programs as negotiations drag into another week.
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