Governor Hochul Gets $220 Billion Dollar Budget Deal With the State Legislature

 

Albany leaders say they have a budget deal a week after missing an April 1 deadline. 

The $220 billion deal reportedly includes several wins for Gov. Kathy Hochul, including controversial changes to bail reform and funding for a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills. Legislators secured additional funding for child care and public schools as well as changes to state law that will help more undocumented people access health care, among other provisions.

“It was worth the time to get this right for New Yorkers,” Hochul said. “Seven and a half months ago, I said we're going to do things differently.”

Several budget bills have already been introduced before the Legislature. Hochul will need to issue a so-called Message of Necessity to overcome a legislative rule that new bills wait at least three days before getting a vote. State lawmakers are expected to begin voting Thursday night.