The New York State Budget established legislation that provides $1.445 billion in broadband initiatives. The Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act (WIRED Broadband Act) establishes a new Division of Broadband … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Legislative Breakfast – April 14, 2022
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State Legislative Breakfast on Friday, April 8, 2022. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell appeared via Zoom to discuss their initial thoughts on the new 2022-23 State … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Speak at Chamber Breakfast on State Budget
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]
State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal
New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday
State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]
State Legislators Approve Budget Extender, Continue State Budget Negotiations
New York lawmakers approved stop-gap legislation to help keep state government running Monday as negotiations on the overdue budget continued behind closed doors. The Associated Press reports Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders, all … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators have missed the deadline for an on-time state budget. WXXI News reports the Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord. The next hard deadline for … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Senate Pass Separate Budget Proposals
Spending is up in the separate budget plans passed by the State Assembly and Senate on Monday. WXXI news reports both houses, led by Democrats, propose spending more than $6 billion above Governor Kathy Hochul’s spending plan. Assembly Speaker … [Read more...]
