"To prosecutors, she highlighted how she fought for changes to so-called discovery laws, decreasing the chances that criminal cases might be thrown out because of some technicality."
"I said it back in January that this budget will not be completed until I can provide relief for struggling families, she said."
"State budgets have always provided a fiscal road map for the priorities of the governor and state legislative leaders."
"the messaging behind the budget - your family is my fight - may well be a preview of her campaign strategy."
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $254 billion budget framework for New York State, focusing on family relief and criminal justice reforms. At a preschool and Albany County DA's office, she emphasized her commitment to struggling families and changes to discovery laws to prevent technicalities from derailing criminal cases. This budget, delayed for a month, reflects her campaign strategy as she prepares for a contested re-election, with crime and safety concerns weighing heavily on her public perception and priorities.
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