Close, but no state budget by deadline

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ALBANY – New York State’s fiscal year began at midnight this morning, without a final budget in place.  That’s not particularly unusual. 
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement, saying they are close and he wants the legislature to push for a final resolution through the weekend.
“As April 1 falls on a Saturday this year, I have told the Legislature that I will allow them a grace period to continue to work through the weekend to resolve all of these matters at one time,” Cuomo said.   “If the Legislature does not reach agreement at the conclusion of the weekend, then I will put forth emergency legislation to extend the current budget. Extending the state budget also allows us flexibility to adjust to future federal changes, which if enacted, could cost the state billions. The federal budget comes out on May 21 and we will have more information at that time.”
Sen. George Latimer (D-37) issued a blunt tweet as the deadline passed.
“Friday night of Budget Week. Deadline at 12 midnight. Nothing agreed upon. Totally disgraceful.”
The Senate adjourned late Friday night, subject to call back into session by the temporary leader.
Cuomo said there are critical issues he wants resolved before the budget is final.
“These are extraordinary times in our state and country and we have an ambitious agenda to protect New Yorkers. We have resolved the financial issues customarily included in the state budget, but complex issues such as criminal justice reform (“Raise the Age”) and affordable housing should also be enacted.”  




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