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
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FY 2027 Executive Budget Highlights
Governor Hochul's budget funds a path to universal child care and makes historic investments without asking New Yorkers to pay more.
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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.
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Putting Money Back in New Yorkers' Pockets
Inflation refund checks up to $400 were sent in fall 2025 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.