What’s Inside New York’s New $254 Billion Budget?
Episode 434 of the New York NOW podcast, hosted by WMHT Educational Telecommunications, titled "What’s Inside New York’s New $254 Billion Budget?" was published on May 16, 2025 and runs 26 minutes.
May 16, 2025 ·26m · New York NOW
Summary
Lawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making it the latest budget in more than a decade. State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity. We dive into the mental health crisis, policies intended to target some challenges within the issue, and howit impacted budget negotiations between state leaders. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org
Episode Description
Lawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making it the latest budget in more than a decade. State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity. We dive into the mental health crisis, policies intended to target some challenges within the issue, and howit impacted budget negotiations between state leaders.
EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org
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