New York Republicans criticize Hochul over expensive spending plans in new budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) revealed a massive $252 billion budget for New York, much to the chagrin of state Republicans who say the state is spending too much. Hochul revealed her 2026 budget for the state on Tuesday afternoon,
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul roasted for refusing to push charter school expansion
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils plan to offer free tuition at city, state colleges
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Criticism mounts over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion executive budget proposal
New York lawmakers are voicing concern over Governor Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $252 billion executive budget, with critics calling it unsustainable and dismissive of the state’s long-term affordability issues.
NY’s Kathy Hochul pitches $252B budget plan stuffed with handouts — and she’s already blaming Trump if anything goes wrong
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal stuffed with handouts on Tuesday — but she’s already blaming the Trump’s administration if there are issues propping
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a significant shift after tens of thousands of asylum seekers strained the city’s budget requiring state help.
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'It's about time': Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has suggested a potential cellphone ban in New York schools from the start of fall 2025.
Hochul proposes statewide smartphone restrictions in New York schools
Governor Hochul announced a legislative proposal to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools across NY, aiming to create a distraction-free learning environment.
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Hochul vows to uphold state law amid federal immigration changes
Hochul criticized congressional inaction on immigration reform, accusing Republicans of politicizing the issue and leaving states to handle the fallout. She assured New Yorkers the state would continue protecting immigrant families and addressing immigration challenges as they arise.
VT, NY Attorney Generals join in on birthright citizenship lawsuit
More than 20 states have now joined a lawsuit against the Trump Administration in an effort to block an executive order to end birthright citizenship. This protection recognizes US born children of unauthorized immigrants as citizens.
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Environmental justice advocates resign, slam Hochul for ‘climate justice failure’
Three members of the Climate Justice Working Group stepped down and criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for failing to take action to ensure reduced pollution.