State of the State 2026: Hochul Stands by Her Plan to Avoid Tax Hikes

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The broad strokes of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan for 2026 contains a handful of items spearheaded by the Assembly Minority Conference. I was happy to hear the governor talk about eliminating taxes for tipped workers, making childcare more affordable, cutting some of New York’s infamous regulatory red tape, and developing advanced nuclear energy in New…

State of the State 2026: Hochul on New York’s fraying safety net

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