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Governor Hochul announced, as part of the 2023 State of the State, a transformative plan to help low-wage New Yorkers meet the rising cost of living by indexing New York’s minimum wage to inflation.

Governor Hochul announced plans to expand economic opportunity and innovation across New York State through targeted investments, business support, and other programming aimed at high-growth industries as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced a sweeping plan to make New York’s child care system fairer, more affordable, and easier to access, as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced a nation-leading proposal to offer fully paid parental leave benefits to New York State employees as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced a Cap-and-Invest Program to fund a sustainable and affordable future for all New Yorkers as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced investments in energy affordability, clean and efficient buildings, clean air, and clean water, as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul announced a statewide strategy to address New York’s housing crisis, build 800,000 new homes over the next decade to meet the historic shortage, and support New York renters and homeowners as part of the 2023 State of the State.

Governor Hochul, as part of the 2023 State of the State, announced major public safety initiatives and investments, expanding proven programs and services to further drive down gun violence and other violent crime, reduce recidivism, address the flow of deadly fentanyl and improve the efficacy of the court system, which was disrupted by the pandemic.

Governor Hochul delivered her 2023 State of the State Address outlining her plan for Achieving the New York Dream.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combatting COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections that become more common in the winter season.