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Stefanik Slams Hochul: New York 'Most Unaffordable' State

12/10/2025

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) labeled New York as the 'most unaffordable' state.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's campaign cited US News & World Report ranking listing New York as 45th most affordable state.
The report notes California is least affordable, followed by New Jersey, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
Stefanik argued Hochul's policies have driven high taxes and population loss.
She predicted voters will remove Hochul next year due to rising costs.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) labeled New York as the 'most unaffordable' state.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's campaign cited US News & World Report ranking listing New York as 45th most affordable state.
The report notes California is least affordable, followed by New Jersey, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
Stefanik argued Hochul's policies have driven high taxes and population loss.
She predicted voters will remove Hochul next year due to rising costs.