NY Governor Kathy Hochul Announcing Budget Agreement
Dear Commons Community,
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced yesterday that a new state budget agreement has been passed by the Legislature. Key elements of the budget bill include:
- Cuts taxes for 8.3 million middle-class New Yorkers, bringing tax rates to their lowest levels in 70 years.
- Makes breakfast and lunch free for every New York student.
- Removes dangerous criminals from our streets and helps victims get the justice they deserve by making common-sense changes to our discovery laws.
- Makes our streets and subways safer with record investments in gun violence prevention and action to connect people in the throes of severe mental illness with the life-saving care they need.
- Tackles the housing crisis by standing up to big corporations that are making it harder for everyday New Yorkers to buy a home.
- Removes distractions from students at school with a bell-to-bell restriction on smartphones — so kids can focus on learning.
- Gives every New Yorker the opportunity to succeed by making community college FREE for adults pursuing careers in high-demand fields.
For education, the last two bulleted items are worth noting.
In a letter to supporters, Governor Hochul stated:
“While Washington remains distracted by chaos and division, New York is proving that government can get things done and make a real, positive difference in the lives of our families.”
Congratulations to the Governor and the Legislature!
Tony
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