Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the 2020-21 state budget into law on Friday, following its passage by the Senate on Thursday and the Assembly early Friday morning. Cuomo says the $177 billion spending plan contains no new taxes, continues to phase in tax cuts for the middle class, and features the strongest Paid Sick Leave program in the nation. During a press conference, the Governor said the $177 billion spending plan was a difficult one because New York State "has no money"...
Andrew Cuomo: state has no money
Cuomo says the budget passed several major policy initiatives, including the nation's first domestic terrorism law, improvements to bail reform, a ban on fentanyl, and accessible renewable energy sitings.