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Continued Progress Driving Down Gun Violence
March 19, 2025 | 9:30 AM EDTGovernor Hochul announced that gun violence in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative declined during the first two months of the year after reaching its lowest level on record in 2024.
Governor Hochul is a Guest on “PBS Newshour”
March 18, 2025 | 8:38 PM EDTEarlier, Governor Hochul was a guest on PBS NewsHour with Amna Nawaz.
Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Expansion
March 18, 2025 | 2:25 PM EDTGovernor Hochul announced licensed professionals serving children and adolescents at programs licensed or funded by the state are now included in the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program.
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Governor Hochul highlighted FY 2024 Budget investments to support workers and make New York more affordable.
Governor Hochul announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on May 4 and 5 in honor of fallen retired Senior Investigator Nicholas A. Georgeadis.
Governor Hochul announced the public safety highlights of the FY 2024 Budget: providing judges discretion to set bail for serious crimes, providing $170M to support discovery reform for prosecutors and defenders, and investing $347M in evidence-based gun violence prevention.
Governor Hochul announced several actions to modernize New York's public workforce and streamline government operations as part of the historic FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul signed new legislation to increase civil and tax penalties for the unlicensed and illicit sale of cannabis in New York as part of the FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul highlighted historic support for New York's agricultural industry in the FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced a $23.2 billion capital investment in key projects across New York as a part of the FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced investments in sustainable buildings, energy affordability, and clean energy development in the FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced new efforts to support homeowners and tenants, including public and subsidized housing residents, as part of the FY 2024 Budget.
Governor Hochul announced the transit highlights of the FY 2024 Budget.