New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a third budget extension to keep state government funded through April 9 while negotiations continue with lawmakers on a final spending plan.
Public safety remains a top sticking point between the governor and her fellow Democrats who control the Legislature in the budget that’s expected to exceed $252 billion. That has limited progress on other issues such as taxes, unemployment benefits, public transit.
“She says she’s in no rush to get a budget done,” state Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger said of Hochul on the chamber floor Monday. “It feels like ...