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State of the State 2025
Hochul seeks public safety reforms in discovery law debate
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to restore trust in New York’s justice system by proposing changes to the state’s discovery laws. In her State of the State address, she emphasized easing burdens on prosecutors while streamlining ... more
Hochul backs upstate semiconductor growth in tech hub plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul reaffirmed support for upstate New York’s semiconductor industry during her State of the State address, spotlighting the federally designated tech hub along the I-90 corridor. This initiative, anchored by Micron’s investment, aims ... more
Hochul is selling a $1B tax cut: Will lawmakers buy?
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $1 billion income tax cut over two years, targeting 8.3 million taxpayers in mid-tier brackets, as part of her "affordability agenda" unveiled during the State of the State address. The ... more
First-time homebuyers would get down payment help under this proposal: How would it work?
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $50 million program to help first-time New York homebuyers with down payments as part of her affordability agenda. Details on eligibility and amounts remain pending, with further information expected in ... more
Local lawmakers react to Hochul’s State of the State: Some encouraged, others call it ‘stagecraft’
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers and advocacy groups, with Republicans and Democrats alike weighing in on the priorities she outlined for the coming year. Assembly ... more
Speed cameras proposed in highway construction zones
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed making New York’s Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program permanent as part of her 2025 budget plan. The initiative, introduced as a pilot in recent years, has proven effective in ... more
Hochul aims to limit smartphones in school through state policy
Governor Kathy Hochul is taking aim at the pervasive use of smartphones in schools, proposing a statewide standard for “distraction-free learning environments” as part of her 2025 budget. Hochul’s proposal follows a statewide listening tour ... more
Hochul makes position on universal free meals public at state of the state
Every New York public school student could soon receive free breakfast and lunch under Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 budget proposal, which seeks to make universal school meals a reality statewide. “Children who grow up hungry ... more
Here are the 10 biggest proposals in Hochul’s 2025 proposed state budget
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address laid out an ambitious plan to make New York safer, more affordable, and more livable. Anchored by 201 proposals, the agenda is being billed as a ... more
WATCH: Gov. Hochul gives State of the State address (webcast)
Lawmakers in Albany anticipate Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address, with speculation focused on affordability, climate initiatives, and tax policies. Early proposals include universal free school meals, expanded tax credits, and measures ... more
Stimulus returns? Hochul proposes $3B inflation refund for 8.6M New Yorkers in 2025 (video)
Governor Hochul’s first State of the State proposal would send $500 to families and $300 to individuals, using surplus sales tax revenue driven by inflation. As part of her 2025 State of the State agenda, ... more
