During his 45 years in Albany, Arthur Malkin has prioritized the amplification of underrepresented communities’ voices at the state Capitol. Malkin’s track record includes campaigns to pass a hydraulic fracturing ban, a mental health parity law and AIDS confidentiality legislation. As a co-founder of Malkin & Ross, Malkin leads the firm’s lobbying efforts and specializes in legislative strategy and communications support for clients. He attributes his successes to “working on great issues; having hardworking, dedicated coworkers and deeply committed activist ...
Continue Reading →Legislature Announces 2024 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing Schedule
Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the joint legislative hearing schedule on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Executive Budget Proposal.
These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area of the Executive Budget Proposal, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input. The hearings will be available for viewing on the Senate and Assembly websites. The Legislative Channel (on cable systems throughout the state) also will carry ...
Continue Reading →Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget. This budget reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to making New York more affordable, more livable and safer – while utilizing a fiscally responsible approach that keeps the State on a steady path for years to come.
“This budget makes it clear that fiscal discipline can co-exist with progressive, people-driven policies,” Governor Hochul said. “I am committed to fight the right fights on behalf of New Yorkers, and to pursue the common good ...
Continue Reading →Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State: Our New York, Our Future
Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold initiatives to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer.
“The State of New York is stronger, healthier, safer and more affordable than it was two years ago when I became Governor, but there is more work to do,” Governor Hochul said. “Every proposal announced today serves to improve our state and ensure ...
Continue Reading →Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY2024 Executive Budget
$1 Billion Plan Will Fix New York State’s Continuum of Mental Health Care
Governor Follows Through on Pledge Not To Raise Income Taxes for FY 2024 Budget
New York Housing Compact Will Build 800,000 New Homes, Address Statewide Housing Shortage
$337 Million Investment Aimed at Reducing and Preventing Gun Violence
Addresses MTA ‘Fiscal Cliff’ While Investing in Public Transit Statewide
Investing $5.5 Billion to Promote Energy Affordability, Reduce Emissions, and Clean Our ...
2023 State of the State Book
The 2023 State of the State Book is available at the following link.
Continue Reading →Remarks as Prepared: Governor Hochul Delivers 2023 State of the State
Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2023 State of the State Address outlining her plan for Achieving the New York Dream. In the address, Governor Hochul outlined key components to make a more affordable, more livable and safer New York. Link to entire speech is available here.
Continue Reading →NYS Legislature Release 2023 Legislative Session Calendar
The 2023 Session Calendar is available here.
Continue Reading →Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Special Election for Open Senate and Assembly Seats to be Held on Election Day
Special Election to Fill Vacancies in 86th Assembly District and 30th Senate District
Proclamation Available Here
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring that a special election to fill vacancies in the 86th Assembly District and the 30th Senate District will be held on Election Day, November 2nd. The special election will fill vacancies created by the resignation of Victor M. Pichardo in the Assembly and the ...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins SEIU 32BJ Leadership to Highlight Recently Signed Legislation to Increase Wages for Essential Service Workers
Governor Hochul: “I’m sorry you don’t get the recognition that I think you deserve, but I’m here today to say you have it from me and 20 million New Yorkers who appreciate what 32BJ does every single day, especially what you went through during this pandemic, my friends. This is a bad nightmare that no one wants to repeat, but you were there at a time when a lot of people said, no, I’ll just stay home ...