Kathy Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul says her latest proposals are about “standing up for New Yorkers” and dialing down what she calls growing chaos in immigration enforcement and politics. During an interview on FOX 5’s “Politics Unusual,” ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a broad package of new laws and programs aimed at shielding New Yorkers from what she described as harmful federal actions. Hochul unveiled the proposals Tuesday as part of her ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address laid out an expansive agenda centered on affordability, public safety, housing, and infrastructure, but reaction from lawmakers, fiscal watchdogs, and advocacy groups shows that the governor’s ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul gave her 2026 State of the State address today, outlining more than 200 proposals aimed at affordability, public safety, and long-term investment across New York. Speaking in Albany, Hochul said her agenda ... more

Universal child care will headline Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address Tuesday, according to Spectrum News. The speech at The Egg comes with affordability front and center, just months before voters head to ... more

New York plans to crack down on 3D-printed “ghost guns” and other illegal firearms under a new package of proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measures, part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed two major bills in a bipartisan legislative package aimed at stabilizing emergency medical services across New York, approving only a county-level planning requirement as lawmakers and EMS officials warn of ... more

Antonio Delgado is stepping up his pitch to Finger Lakes voters as he prepares to face Gov. Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary for governor. Delgado, New York’s lieutenant governor, introduced his campaign to the ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul heads into her reelection bid juggling pressure from the White House and New York City’s left wing, according to Spectrum News. Polls show her ahead, but she must balance a Republican president ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul landed on a government watchdog’s “naughty list” for the third straight year over transparency concerns, according to the Times Union. The New York Coalition for Open Government cited her repeated vetoes of ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul heads into the end of 2025 with double-digit leads over her top Republican challengers, according to a new Siena College Research Institute poll. Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik 49% to 30%, with ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul used a wide-ranging radio interview to highlight major policy priorities, from education and public safety to health care and faith-based partnerships. Speaking on the “Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen,” ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviewing a bill that would stop New York lenders from forcing domestic violence survivors to repay debt incurred through abuse, according to State of Politics. The measure, passed by lawmakers earlier ... more

Last week Connections with Evan Dawson examined growing frustration among clean energy advocates after Governor Kathy Hochul signaled plans to scale back key climate initiatives. The conversation tackles Hochul’s argument that clean energy drives up ... more

Saying affordability now tops her agenda, Gov. Kathy Hochul is hitting pause on key climate mandates — the same ones she once claimed would save New Yorkers money, according to the Times Union. She delayed ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul is delaying key parts of New York’s clean energy agenda, including an all-electric building mandate and cap-and-invest program, citing affordability concerns, according to the Times Union. Under legal and political pressure — ... more

Families facing food insecurity can now receive more support at local farmers’ markets across New York, thanks to an emergency expansion of the FreshConnect program. Through the FreshConnect Emergency Response Program, eligible New Yorkers can ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul still leads the New York governor’s race by a wide margin, but new polling shows some cracks forming in her support — and signals a tougher general election fight ahead. She’s still ... more

A new report from the Public Power NY Coalition claims fossil fuel interests have spent nearly $16 million lobbying Governor Kathy Hochul—allegedly influencing her decisions on energy policy at the expense of New York’s climate ... more