Governor’s Budget Power Under Fire

New York lawmakers race against the clock in the final days of session, with the state budget locked in but critical bills still hanging in the balance—forcing tough choices and sparking debate over the governor’s growing power. Critics accuse her of “hostage-taking,” using the budget as leverage to push her agenda while sidelining the legislature. Courts have handed her near-absolute control, with little constitutional check. Frustrated lawmakers, led by the Assembly Speaker, are pushing for reform—including a bill to guarantee pay if deadlines are missed—and vow not to repeat the chaos. The Senate Majority Leader agrees the system needs overhaul, but whether they can unite remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the governor’s office defends the process, crediting it for major wins like bail reform, inflation rebates, and housing investments—claiming it’s delivering results for New Yorkers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11a743a6531a51e5