Inflation refund checks to be given out in NY: Amount, timeline

Inflation refund checks to be given out in NY: Amount, timeline

N.Y. Budget Deal Includes School Cellphone Ban and Public Safety Changes

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion state budget agreement that includes tax credits. A measure to restrict mask wearing was watered down.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $254 billion deal on New York State budget

The budget will include a middle class tax cut, tripling the child tax credit and investments into free breakfast and lunch for students.

Gov. Hochul and legislators announce preliminary deal on $254B NY budget — 28 days after deadline

The 2025-2026 state spending plan is roughly a month late after weeks of haggling, particularly over the Governor’s marquee public safety proposal to change laws around how criminal evidence is shared ahead of trial.

Governor Hochul Announces Agreement on FY 2026 State Budget

Governor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on key priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 New York State Budget.