"Lawmakers say negotiations around the $263 billion state budget - which was due April 1 - are stalled as Hochul doubles down and legislators raise concerns about whether her plan would actually drive down insurance rates as she claims."
"Hochul's proposal would prohibit court payouts to those found to bear a majority of the responsibility for a wreck and limit eligibility for extra compensation due to a serious injury."
"On Monday, the dispute spilled into public view. Gianaris suggested on the Senate floor that Hochul has been unwilling to compromise on budget talks."
"Hochul spokesperson Kara Cumoletti responded by noting Gianaris leads the Senate Democrats' campaign committee, which counts trial lawyers among its top donors."
New York state budget negotiations have become contentious as Governor Kathy Hochul and legislators accuse each other of catering to special interests. The New York State Trial Lawyers Association and Uber are heavily involved, with Uber supporting Hochul's proposals to reform auto insurance. Lawmakers express concerns about the effectiveness of Hochul's plan to reduce insurance rates. Hochul's proposal includes limiting court payouts for those mostly at fault in accidents. The public dispute highlights tensions over political contributions and the influence of special interests in the budget process.
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