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#state-budget

NYS budget deal includes "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. Here's how it would work.

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $254 billion budget including a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.

The ban aims to enhance children's mental health by eliminating distractions.

4 weeks ago

Progressive groups squeeze NY lawmakers over discovery law, involuntary commitments - holding up state budget

Progressive groups are pressuring New York lawmakers to oppose Governor Hochul's proposals, causing a delay in the state budget approval process.

fromGothamist

9 hours ago

Gov. Hochul got her budget priorities. Will they win her reelection votes?

Hochul must effectively communicate her $254 billion budget's benefits to voters ahead of the 2026 election.

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal | amNewYork

Mayor Adams achieved key policy wins in the new state budget, focusing on discovery law reforms and mental health care reforms.

NYC parents

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NYS budget deal includes "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. Here's how it would work.

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $254 billion budget including a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.

The ban aims to enhance children's mental health by eliminating distractions.

4 weeks ago

Progressive groups squeeze NY lawmakers over discovery law, involuntary commitments - holding up state budget

Progressive groups are pressuring New York lawmakers to oppose Governor Hochul's proposals, causing a delay in the state budget approval process.

fromGothamist

9 hours ago

Gov. Hochul got her budget priorities. Will they win her reelection votes?

Hochul must effectively communicate her $254 billion budget's benefits to voters ahead of the 2026 election.

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal | amNewYork

Mayor Adams achieved key policy wins in the new state budget, focusing on discovery law reforms and mental health care reforms.

Could NYC Penn Station become Trump Station? Here's what Gov. Hochul had to say

Governor Kathy Hochul is open to renaming Penn Station after Trump if he invests heavily in its redevelopment.

NYC real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

4 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Lawmakers float using $1.3B Penn funds for housing

Governor Hochul has freed up $800 million originally for Penn Station's redesign, suggesting potential use for affordable housing and green spaces instead.

fromsilive

4 days ago

Could NYC Penn Station become Trump Station? Here's what Gov. Hochul had to say

Governor Kathy Hochul is open to renaming Penn Station after Trump if he invests heavily in its redevelopment.

NYC real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

4 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Lawmakers float using $1.3B Penn funds for housing

Governor Hochul has freed up $800 million originally for Penn Station's redesign, suggesting potential use for affordable housing and green spaces instead.

Gov. Hochul drops bid for new crime of 'masked harassment' in NY budget talks

Gov. Hochul's mask restriction proposal focuses on enhanced penalties for crimes committed while masked rather than creating a new criminal offense.

4 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Adams makes last-minute push to cut taxes for low-income earners as Albany haggles over budget

Mayor Eric Adams proposed to cut income taxes for low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for working-class families.

#california

California

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

Newsom vetoes homelessness spending accountability bill, arguing similar measures' already in place

California's governor vetoed a bill to improve spending accountability for homelessness despite a report showing failed tracking of a $24 billion budget.

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

California

Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns

Gov. Newsom seeks $2.8 billion in extra funding for Medi-Cal amid rising costs and a $3.4 billion loan, threatening program solvency.

California

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

Newsom vetoes homelessness spending accountability bill, arguing similar measures' already in place

California's governor vetoed a bill to improve spending accountability for homelessness despite a report showing failed tracking of a $24 billion budget.

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

California

Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns

Gov. Newsom seeks $2.8 billion in extra funding for Medi-Cal amid rising costs and a $3.4 billion loan, threatening program solvency.

Miscellaneous

Mass. officials advise state departments to prepare in case Trump shuts off federal funding

Massachusetts officials are proactively analyzing federal funding dependencies and preparing contingency plans in anticipation of possible cuts to federal grants.

fromtime.com

2 months ago

Business

What Republicans Don't Want To Say: Blue States Are the Ones Bailing Out Red States

Red states benefit significantly from federal funding while criticizing blue states for dependency on federal aid.

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Mass. officials advise state departments to prepare in case Trump shuts off federal funding

Massachusetts officials are proactively analyzing federal funding dependencies and preparing contingency plans in anticipation of possible cuts to federal grants.

fromtime.com

2 months ago

Business

What Republicans Don't Want To Say: Blue States Are the Ones Bailing Out Red States

Red states benefit significantly from federal funding while criticizing blue states for dependency on federal aid.

more#federal-funding

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

New York City

Nonprofits in New York Are Told Their Contracts Have Been Paused'

New York nonprofits face uncertainty as federal funding freezes impact essential services.