2026 State of the State
Governor Hochul's 2026 agenda includes initiatives that will continue to make life more affordable, keep people safe, and expand opportunity for all New Yorkers. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2026 State of the State Book.
Recent Actions
Eliminating Distractions in New York Schools
Starting September 2025, Governor Hochul enacted a statewide, bell-to-bell restriction on smartphones in K-12 schools. Find your school's policy.
Highlights of the Historic Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
The budget delivers on helping families save money, expanding mental health care, strengthening public safety, and more.
Putting Money Back in New Yorkers' Pockets
Governor Hochul announced that inflation refund checks up to $400 will be sent this fall to 8.2 million households across New York State.
Your Family. Your Future. Her Fight
On Governor Hochul's first day in office, she laid out a clear vision: make New York more affordable, safer, and fairer for every family. Four years later, she has delivered on that promise. And she’s just getting started.
GOVERNOR Kathy Hochul
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.