January 13, 2025

Supporting Student Growth and Career Readiness

As part of the State of the State, Governor Hochul proposed investments in youth mental health, college readiness programs, & workforce development to support New York's students.

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Making New York State More Affordable

Governor Hochul's "Money in Your Pockets" Agenda helps address the cost of living and puts money back in the pockets of millions of hard-working New Yorkers.

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FY 2025 NEW YORK STATE BUDGET

The $237 billion enacted budget makes record investments in the people of New York without raising income taxes. The budget also includes hundreds of new initiatives to fight crime, fix our mental health system, and build more housing so people can afford to live and thrive in New York.

GOVERNOR Kathy Hochul

Biography

Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State.

Governor Kathy Hochul began her career in public service on her local Town Board before serving as Erie County Clerk, and then as a member of Congress for New York’s 26th Congressional District. She more recently served in statewide office as Lieutenant Governor and now as the first female Governor of the State of New York.