Negotiations for New York's state budget are at an impasse as Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed changes to discovery laws face opposition from fellow Democrats, particularly Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Despite Hochul's proposals receiving support from New York City District Attorneys, lawmakers are struggling to reach consensus, causing significant delays in budget discussions. The current laws, enacted in 2019, have led to a troubling drop in conviction rates for domestic violence cases, creating urgency for reform. Without agreement on the proposed adjustments, the budget, due by April 1, remains in limbo.
"I'm not going to bring up discovery with members anymore," Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) told reporters on Thursday. "We've talked about it conceptually, but..."
Hochul's proposals, which are backed by all five New York City District Attorneys, are meant to stop a surge of cases in the Big Apple that have been getting tossed on technicalities...
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