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6 months agoNew York City
Taxing the Rich, School Funding, Housing: N.Y. Budget Battle Begins
Lawmakers in New York State Legislature support free bus rides, new taxes on the wealthy, and allowing alcohol in movie theaters.
Budget proposals by Senate and Assembly in New York reveal debates around taxing the rich, tenant protections, and school funding, seeking consensus with Governor Kathy Hochul's spending plan. [ more ]