NY lawmakers want to boost funding for housing, child care
Leaders of New York’s Democratic-controlled Legislature want to boost funding for housing, child care and home care in this year’s budget.
Legislative leaders are negotiating with Gov. Kathy Hochul to pass a budget by April 1.
The Democratic governor’s $216.3 billion budget includes a 3.1% spending increase and a $2 billion pool of funding for COVID-19 relief.