Progressive era is over, NY's leaky mega-budget and other commentary
Briefly

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York announced significant budget investments while Eric Kaufmann highlighted a cultural shift marking the decline of progressivism. Kaufmann argues that the cultural left's persistence in pushing for more stringent diversity policies has birthed a strong antiwoke backlash. Concurrently, New York’s budget faces challenges as recent modifications to the Medicaid financing system threaten initial funding assumptions, risking billions in healthcare spending. This dual narrative of cultural and fiscal struggles reflects broader changes in American society and governance that will define future directions.
The decline of woke isn't merely a 'vibe shift,' it marks the end of the 60-year rise of left-liberalism in American culture.
Confronted by this broad-based rejection, progressive activists have lost confidence and energy, costing cultural progressivism considerable influence.
New York's budget has sprung its first major leak just five days after being finalized due to a change in the Medicaid financing system.
Without the MCO tax revenue, New York's Medicaid fiscal strategy faces significant challenges as federal compliance regulations change.
Read at New York Post
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