#2115: NYS Budget Agreement Reached, Nearly One Week Late | The Legislative Gazette

April 09, 2021 00:27:30
#2115: NYS Budget Agreement Reached, Nearly One Week Late | The Legislative Gazette
The Legislative Gazette
#2115: NYS Budget Agreement Reached, Nearly One Week Late | The Legislative Gazette

Apr 09 2021 | 00:27:30

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Show Notes

This week on The Gazette, Nearly a week after it was due, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s legislative leaders have announced the final agreement on a $212 billion budget deal. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the budget. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders and advocates Monday in Hoosick Falls. She provided details on new legislation intended to address PFAS contamination and require medical monitoring for those affected by pollution. (more…)

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