As New York’s budget deadline continues to be extended, state and federal officials are engaged in a contentious blame game. Governor Kathy Hochul asserts that federal threats to cut funding and an unstable market will not sway her decision-making, even though the spending plan is now over two weeks late.
While Hochul and state Democrats oppose reductions to essential services, Republican members of Congress contend that the escalating state expenditure is exacerbating economic pressures. Representative Mike Lawler, who is considering a run for governor, criticized Hochul’s leadership and urged her to sidestep lawmakers if necessary to implement criminal justice reforms. Representative Elise Stefanik also condemned the governor, accusing her of favoring political interests over fiscal prudence.
The state’s $252 billion budget remains stagnant, with Hochul indicating that she might convene a special session later this year should federal cuts come to pass.
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