The New York State Assembly returned to Albany on Sunday to approve a temporary budget extender through April 11, ensuring timely payroll and allowing lawmakers to return to their districts. The Senate is scheduled to approve the measure on Monday. Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders are still working on a full budget deal, which will exceed $233 billion.
The state Assembly returned to Albany on Sunday to approve a temporary budget extender through April 11, a bare-bones spending bill that will ensure the state’s payroll will go out on time this week. It was a day earlier than lawmakers were scheduled to return — which will allow Assembly members to return to their districts for Monday’s, if they so choose. The Senate , meanwhile, declined to alter its schedule and is scheduled to approve the measure Monday morning. The move comes as Gov.
Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders continue to struggle to reach a deal on a full budget, which — once approved — will exceed $233 billion and remain in place for the state’s fiscal year that began April 1.Even if Hochul and legislative leaders reach a handshake deal soon, voting on the budget may have to wait. Along with Monday’s eclipse, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which the Legislature traditionally observes with a day off, is also set for this week. Speaking with reporters at the Capitol on Thursday, Hochul said she’s confident lawmakers were nearing the end of negotiations. “We are not finished yet, you all know that, but I also think there's a lot of good progress,” she said. “Everybody's rolling up their sleeves, ready to work through the weekend, Sunday, whenever it takes us next week. Again, with the religious holidays it might be a little bit of a complication, but the end is nea
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