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alex arriaga
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the cautious soft launch
Across more than 4,400 pages, lawmakers passed a $269 billion budget that funded major programs serving New Yorkers across the state.
nysfocus.com/2026/06/09/n...
Every year New York Focus moves as a pack to break down the spending decisions by state lawmakers.
I'm so proud to have everyone on the team work on this interactive scrollytelling version of the budget story. It's fun, animated, and you'll see some familiar faces.
Every year New York Focus moves as a pack to break down the spending decisions by state lawmakers.
I'm so proud to have everyone on the team work on this interactive scrollytelling version of the budget story. It's fun, animated, and you'll see some familiar faces.
NEW: It’s two months late, but it’s finally here: New York state’s $269 billion budget.
Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more.
nysfocus.com/2026/05/29/n...
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One of the highest-stakes questions in Albany this year has been whether Governor Kathy Hochul could convince a skeptical legislature to roll back the centerpiece of New York climate policy.
The final state budget makes clear that she succeeded.
nysfocus.com/2026/05/27/c...
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