In poll after poll, Hochul’s policy priorities are popular. Voters are less enthusiastic about the governor herself.

It’s not yet clear how much money the state party will spend, or whether anyone would form an independent expenditure committee to boost Hochul’s policies. “People aren’t searching for this kind of news,

The Treasury Department and DOGE discovered $334 million in improper payment requests that were flagged because of budget codes that were missing, invalid or unauthorized. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.