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New York Budget Stalemate Persists, Lawmakers Seek Solutions

4/7/2026

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New York lawmakers returned to Albany to pass a stopgap measure as the state budget remains delayed.
Governor Kathy Hochul reported minimal progress in negotiations over her $263 billion budget proposal, including climate-law deadlines and car-insurance rate changes.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie expressed frustration over the delay.
Heastie introduced a bill to pay legislators during the delay, which did not advance.

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Story summary

New York lawmakers returned to Albany to pass a stopgap measure as the state budget remains delayed.
Governor Kathy Hochul reported minimal progress in negotiations over her $263 billion budget proposal, including climate-law deadlines and car-insurance rate changes.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie expressed frustration over the delay.
Heastie introduced a bill to pay legislators during the delay, which did not advance.