Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities
Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues
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Adirondack groups push for funding amid Hochul’s budget cuts
At state environmental conservation and energy budget hearing, groups seek more support of Adirondack Park initiatives.
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Adirondack-related projects the governor wants to fund in her $252B budget
Executive budget bills show more Adirondack-related initiatives that could receive funding in 2025-2026.
NYS budget outlook 2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to give $10 million more to the Adirondack Park Agency for its headquarters in her budget plan.
Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback
The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.
New York budget 2024-2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Clean water and Adirondack Park funding reinstated in state budget, plus a look at what was left behind
Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures
Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.
Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks
Protect the Adirondacks is questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $82.5 million investment into Olympic facilities.
Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget
The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.
Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget
State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.