Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) revealed a massive $252 billion budget for New York, much to the chagrin of state Republicans who say the state is spending too much.
Hochul revealed her 2026 budget for the state on Tuesday afternoon, showing an $8.6 billion increase in spending — a 3.6% raise from 2025.
A chunk of the new spending is directed toward affordability measures such as $3 billion in inflation rebate checks, tax cuts, and an expanded child tax credit.
“These clowns have already increased state spending by over $61B in 4 years with no end in sight,” Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who is a rumored 2026 gubernatorial contender, wrote on X. “The state is hemorrhaging people and businesses and their response is to increase taxes and spending.”
New York state Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, a Republican, piled on.
“The only thing bold about the Governor’s budget…
