Facing political headwinds, Kathy Hochul zooms in on affordability
The New York governor, who delivers Tuesday, must turn around her poll numbers ahead of next year’s reelection.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $1B middle-class tax cut in her State of State address
The governor also said the state will take steps that could lead to the first expansion of nuclear power in decades.
Gov. Hochul, Democrats weighing changes to discovery law impacting speedy trials
The governor said changes to the discovery law had brought unintended consequences for the speedy trial law, resulting in too many cases being dismissed.
New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students ...
Local reps react to Hochul’s State of the State address
Local state representatives, economic development officials and union leaders had mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ...
Hochul sets up reelection bid with focus on Democrats’ weaknesses
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) focused her address on the cost of living and crime as she faces a net negative approval rating and ...
Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on ...
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Gov. Hochul’s ‘last, best chance’ to save her political skin
The Democratic governor addressed the issues plaguing her party. Will it be enough to rescue her electoral brand?
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State of The State criticized by local Republican legislators
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s annual State of The State Address was held earlier this week and began with numerous opening acts ...
Hochul finally acknowledges NYC subway crime in ‘State of the State’ speech — but proposals slammed as largely ‘symbolic’
Gov. Kathy Hochul was forced to significantly acknowledge subway crime and mental illness in her policy-setting “State of the ...
Hochul Tries to Sell the Suburbs on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing out possible benefits of congestion pricing to suburban commuters, an influential voting bloc ...
Hochul highlights 'affordability agenda' in State of the State
Affordability. That subject — encompassing a myriad of pocketbook issues spanning from housing to child care — was a major ...