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HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025-11-18
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: TO ANALYZE ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE MARKETS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN NEW YORK, AND TO CONSIDER LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES TO PROMOTE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE LONG-TERM STABILITY OF INSURANCE MARKETS
Chair: Sen. Kavanagh 56 witnesses
31 support 10 opposed 3 neutral 12 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE EXAMINES RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE CRISIS AT JOINT HEARING Three Senate committees convened November 18 for a wide-ranging hearing ...
Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint) 2025-02-27
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget - Taxes
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger (Senate Finance); Assemblyman G. Gary Pretlow (Assembly Ways and Means) 7 witnesses
3 support 3 opposed 1 info
New York State lawmakers heard competing visions for the 2025-2026 budget's tax provisions at a joint legislative hearing on February 27, with Acting ...
Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-27
2025-2026 Executive Budget on Housing
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger (Senate Finance) and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (Assembly Ways & Means) 24 witnesses
21 support 3 opposed
New York State's housing crisis dominated a lengthy joint legislative budget hearing on the Governor's 2025-2026 housing proposals, with testimony rev...
Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-26
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Labor/Workforce Development
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 15 witnesses
11 support 3 opposed 1 neutral
New York State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget for labor and workforce development, with agency off...
New York State Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-26
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget: Economic Development/Arts
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 19 witnesses
15 support 4 info
New York State's joint legislative budget hearing on economic development and arts on February 26 revealed significant challenges and opportunities ac...
Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint) 2025-02-25
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Higher Education
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger (Senate Finance) and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (Assembly Ways and Means) 22 witnesses
14 support 7 opposed 1 neutral
New York's higher education system faces a critical juncture as state lawmakers heard testimony on Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget during ...
FINANCE 2025-02-13
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 31 witnesses
17 support 6 opposed 8 info
The New York State Legislature held a marathon joint budget hearing on February 13, 2025, examining the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget...
FINANCE 2025-02-12
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 79 witnesses
43 support 7 opposed 6 neutral 20 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — The New York State Legislature's joint fiscal committees heard testimony on Governor Hochul's 2025-2026 Exec...
FINANCE 2025-02-11
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 88 witnesses
33 support 26 opposed 5 neutral 23 info
New York State health officials defended the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 budget during a joint legislative hearing Tuesday, emphasizing significant ...
Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-06
Joint Legislative Hearing In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger (Senate Finance) / Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (Assembly Ways and Means) 21 witnesses
12 support 4 opposed 1 neutral 4 info
New York State legislators held a comprehensive joint budget hearing on transportation on February 6, 2025, examining Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-...
Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-05
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Mental Hygiene
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 25 witnesses
7 support 14 opposed 4 info
The New York State Legislature held a joint hearing on February 5, 2025, to examine Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget for mental h...
Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee 2025-02-04
2025-2026 Executive Budget - Local Government Officials/General Government
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger (Senate Finance) and Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (Assembly Ways & Means) 16 witnesses
14 support 2 neutral
New York State held a joint legislative budget hearing on February 4, 2025, examining the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget with focus on...
FINANCE 2025-01-29
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 148 witnesses
54 support 26 opposed 21 neutral 40 info
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION COMMISSIONER BETTY ROSA OUTLINED SIGNIFICANT BUDGET GAPS AND IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES DURING A JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON ...
FINANCE 2025-01-28
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION/ENERGY
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 32 witnesses
20 support 7 opposed 1 neutral 4 info
New York's joint legislative budget hearing on environmental conservation and energy revealed deep divisions over the state's climate strategy and uti...
Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint) 2025-01-27
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Agriculture & Markets/Parks & Recreation
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 12 witnesses
10 support 2 info
New York's 2025-2026 budget hearing on agriculture and parks revealed significant investments in both sectors but also highlighted critical funding ga...
FINANCE 2024-02-14
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TAXES
Chair: Sen. Gounardes 8 witnesses
6 support 2 info
NEW YORK STATE'S TAX COMMISSIONER WARNED LAWMAKERS WEDNESDAY THAT THE STATE'S BUDGET FACES MOUNTING RISKS FROM OVER-RELIANCE ON A TINY SLIVER OF WEALT...
FINANCE 2024-02-14
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HOUSING
Chair: Sen. Brian Kavanagh 63 witnesses
29 support 12 opposed 5 neutral 13 info
NEW YORK STATE HOUSING COMMISSIONER DEFENDS BUDGET AMID LEGISLATIVE SKEPTICISM ON FUNDING GAPS Albany — New York State Homes and Community Renewal Co...
FINANCE 2024-02-13
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Chair: Sen. Brouk 60 witnesses
13 support 15 opposed 3 neutral 25 info
NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE HEARS MENTAL HYGIENE BUDGET PROPOSALS TOTALING BILLIONS FOR WORKFORCE, YOUTH SERVICES Albany — The New York State Senate F...
FINANCE 2024-02-08
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 36 witnesses
16 support 7 opposed 1 neutral 12 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGET HEARING — ALBANY — The state's two major public university systems presented their fiscal c...
FINANCE 2024-02-06
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 42 witnesses
23 support 7 opposed 12 info
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams told state lawmakers Tuesday that New York City faces an unsustainable fiscal crisis driven by the asylum-seeker humanitar...
FINANCE 2024-02-01
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 93 witnesses
27 support 28 opposed 10 neutral 26 info
NEW YORK — State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa told a joint legislative committee on Thursday that the Governor's proposed 2024-2025 budget wou...
FINANCE 2024-01-31
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 57 witnesses
34 support 8 opposed 2 neutral 13 info
NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE HEARS HOCHUL HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET PROPOSAL; LAWMAKERS PRESS ON CHILDCARE WORKFORCE CRISIS Albany — The New York State Sen...
FINANCE 2024-01-30
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 46 witnesses
15 support 6 opposed 3 neutral 18 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — State economic development officials testified before a joint legislative committee on Jan. 30 that Governor...
FINANCE 2024-01-25
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 58 witnesses
15 support 14 opposed 5 neutral 23 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — The judiciary's new leadership signaled a significant shift in its relationship with the Legislature during ...
FINANCE 2024-01-24
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 54 witnesses
10 support 14 opposed 5 neutral 21 info
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has achieved a balanced operating budget through 2027, reversing a projected $2.8 billion to $3 b...
FINANCE 2024-01-23
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 94 witnesses
26 support 31 opposed 12 neutral 15 info
NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE OPENS 2024-2025 BUDGET HEARINGS WITH HEALTH FOCUS Albany — The New York State Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways a...
FINANCE 2023-03-01
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Sen. Krueger 36 witnesses
13 support 5 opposed 7 neutral 11 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — The state Department of Labor defended its pandemic response and outlined workforce modernization efforts du...
FINANCE 2023-03-01
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HOUSING
Chair: Sen. Krueger 38 witnesses
25 support 9 opposed 1 neutral 3 info
NEW YORK STATE HOUSING BUDGET HEARING FOCUSES ON HOUSING COMPACT PROPOSAL Albany — The New York State Legislature's joint Finance and Housing committ...
FINANCE 2023-02-28
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Chair: Sen. Krueger 67 witnesses
24 support 24 opposed 4 neutral 12 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — Acting Health Commissioner James McDonald defended the Hochul administration's 2023-24 health budget against...
FINANCE 2023-02-27
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Chair: Sen. Krueger 74 witnesses
31 support 10 opposed 23 neutral 8 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY JOINT HEARING ON HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGET — The chancellors of SUNY and CUNY defended Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 hi...
FINANCE 2023-02-16
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 14 witnesses
1 support 1 neutral 12 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARS MENTAL HYGIENE BUDGET TESTIMONY — Commissioners of three major mental health agencies presented Governor...
FINANCE 2023-02-16
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 89 witnesses
32 support 13 opposed 15 neutral 25 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARS MENTAL HYGIENE BUDGET PROPOSAL WITH HISTORIC $1 BILLION MENTAL HEALTH INVESTMENT Albany — The New York ...
FINANCE 2023-02-16
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 64 witnesses
21 support 12 opposed 10 neutral 17 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARS MENTAL HYGIENE BUDGET PROPOSAL EMPHASIZING WORKFORCE CRISIS AND SYSTEM EXPANSION Albany — The New York ...
FINANCE 2023-02-16
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 64 witnesses
22 support 10 opposed 10 neutral 17 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — The state's three mental hygiene agencies presented a combined budget proposal exceeding $3.3 billion for fi...
FINANCE 2023-02-15
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 51 witnesses
17 support 6 opposed 19 neutral 9 info
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams told state lawmakers Wednesday that New York City faces a fiscal crisis if the Governor's 2023-2024 budget is enacted as p...
FINANCE 2023-02-14
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON AGRICULTURE/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION/ ENERGY
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 108 witnesses
48 support 9 opposed 11 neutral 29 info
NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE HEARS BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR PARKS, AGRICULTURE AMID CLIMATE CONCERNS — State officials defended Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 ...
FINANCE 2023-02-13
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 54 witnesses
27 support 11 opposed 5 neutral 11 info
NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE — Governors Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for human services drew mixed reactions during a joint legislative hearing M...
FINANCE 2023-02-09
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TAXES
Chair: Sen. Krueger 5 witnesses
3 support 2 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARS HOCHUL BUDGET TAX PROPOSALS AMID ECONOMIC CONCERNS Albany — The New York State Legislature's joint fisc...
FINANCE 2023-02-09
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 33 witnesses
9 support 7 opposed 17 info
NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE — The state's top economic development officials defended Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 budget proposals during ...
FINANCE 2023-02-08
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 150 witnesses
48 support 22 opposed 27 neutral 43 info
NEW YORK — Education Commissioner Betty Rosa defended the Cuomo administration's 2023-2024 budget proposal for elementary and secondary education befo...
FINANCE 2023-02-07
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Krueger 57 witnesses
17 support 4 opposed 2 neutral 30 info
The New York State Judiciary requested $3.3 billion in operating spending for fiscal year 2023-2024, with Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker emp...
FINANCE 2023-02-07
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Krueger 62 witnesses
16 support 5 opposed 6 neutral 31 info
The New York State Judiciary requested $3.3 billion in operating spending for fiscal year 2023-2024, with Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker emp...
FINANCE 2023-02-07
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Krueger 59 witnesses
16 support 5 opposed 7 neutral 30 info
The New York State Judiciary requested $3.3 billion in operating spending for fiscal year 2023-2024, with Chief Administrative Judge Tamiko Amaker emp...
FINANCE 2023-02-07
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Chair: Sen. Krueger 53 witnesses
15 support 6 opposed 3 neutral 29 info
The New York State Judiciary requested $3.3 billion in operating spending for fiscal year 2023-2024, with a focus on restoring court operations deplet...
FINANCE 2023-02-06
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Chair: Sen. Liz Krueger 34 witnesses
13 support 6 opposed 1 neutral 12 info
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority faces a $2 billion deficit in 2024 that will balloon to $3 billion by 2026, MTA Chair and CEO Jan...
RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING 2023-01-31
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: MOBILE SPORTS BETTING IN NY: A FIRST-YEAR REVIEW AND ITS BUDGET IMPACT
Chair: Sen. Addabbo 15 witnesses
4 support 5 opposed 6 info
NEW YORK'S MOBILE SPORTS BETTING GENERATES RECORD REVENUE IN FIRST YEAR, REGULATORS HIGHLIGHT PROBLEM GAMBLING CONCERNS New York's mobile sports bett...
Verbatim hearing transcripts from the NYS Open Legislation API — primary source documents suitable for citation. AI-generated analysis is available via the Committee Hearings tab.
2025-11-18 HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: TO ANALYZE ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROPERTY/CASUALTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE MARKETS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN NEW YORK, AND TO CONSIDER LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES TO PROMOTE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND THE LONG-TERM STABILITY OF INSURANCE MARKETS
This joint hearing examined the residential property insurance market in New York, focusing on rising premiums, reduced coverage, non-renewals, and access issues affecting homeowners and affordable ho…
~104,677 words · 56 witnesses · API #330 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-27 Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint)
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget - Taxes
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed tax provisions in the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, including a $3 billion sales tax rebate, income tax rate cuts for low- and middle-income earner…
~28,357 words · 7 witnesses · API #324 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-27 Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
2025-2026 Executive Budget on Housing
This joint legislative hearing examined Governor Hochul's 2025-2026 Executive Budget proposals for housing, including $1 billion for New York City's City of Yes program, a mixed-income revolving loan …
~63,848 words · 24 witnesses · API #323 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-26 Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Labor/Workforce Development
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget for the Department of Labor, Department of Civil Service, Governor's Office of Employee Relations, and Workers' Compensation Boa…
~57,112 words · 15 witnesses · API #325 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-26 New York State Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget: Economic Development/Arts
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget for economic development and arts agencies, including Empire State Development, the Office of Cannabis Management, the Office of…
~78,940 words · 19 witnesses · API #321 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-25 Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint)
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Higher Education
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget for higher education, focusing on funding for SUNY and CUNY systems, the Governor's Opportunity Promise Scholarship for free com…
~73,135 words · 22 witnesses · API #322 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-13 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
This joint legislative hearing examined the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget for public protection agencies, including the judiciary, corrections, law enforcement, and related services. …
~121,386 words · 31 witnesses · API #320 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-12 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Joint hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget for human services, covering child welfare, temporary assistance, aging services, and veterans' affairs. Testimony focused on chi…
~98,201 words · 79 witnesses · API #313 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-11 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Joint hearing on the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 budget for the Department of Health and Department of Financial Services. Testimony focused on Medicaid funding, healthcare workforce investments, ma…
~122,941 words · 88 witnesses · API #318 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-06 Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Joint Legislative Hearing In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
This joint legislative hearing examined Governor Hochul's 2025-2026 Executive Budget proposal for transportation, covering the New York State Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation …
~103,099 words · 21 witnesses · API #314 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-05 Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Mental Hygiene
Joint hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget for mental hygiene agencies including the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Office for People W…
~114,441 words · 25 witnesses · API #319 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-02-04 Joint Legislative Hearing - Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee
2025-2026 Executive Budget - Local Government Officials/General Government
Joint legislative hearing on the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget focusing on local government officials and general government. Testimony covered municipal funding (AIM), infrastructure…
~109,267 words · 16 witnesses · API #309 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-01-29 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
The joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature held a hearing on the Governor's proposed 2025-2026 budget for elementary and secondary education. NYSED Commissioner Betty Rosa testified…
~116,044 words · 148 witnesses · API #308 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-01-28 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION/ENERGY
This joint legislative hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 Executive Budget allocations for environmental conservation and energy programs. Testimony covered the Department of Enviro…
~140,626 words · 32 witnesses · API #306 Read transcript → AI analysis
2025-01-27 Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint)
Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on Agriculture & Markets/Parks & Recreation
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2025-2026 budget allocations for the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Testimo…
~46,706 words · 12 witnesses · API #305 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-14 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TAXES
The Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee held a joint hearing on Governor Hochul's 2024-2025 Executive Budget tax proposals. Acting Tax Commissioner Amanda Hiller testified o…
~21,660 words · 8 witnesses · API #298 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-14 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HOUSING
Joint legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's 2024-2025 Executive Budget housing proposals. Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas testified on the state's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, highlighting …
~66,592 words · 63 witnesses · API #297 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-13 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
The joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature held a hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 budget for mental hygiene agencies, including the Office of Mental Health, Office o…
~84,274 words · 60 witnesses · API #292 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-08 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HIGHER EDUCATION
The Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee held a joint hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 budget for higher education. Testimony focused on SUNY and CUNY's fiscal…
~66,735 words · 36 witnesses · API #295 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-06 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Joint hearing of Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees to review the Governor's 2024-2025 Executive Budget proposals affecting local governments. Mayor Eric Adams testified on New York…
~87,164 words · 42 witnesses · API #296 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-02-01 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Joint fiscal committee hearing on Governor's proposed 2024-2025 budget for elementary and secondary education. Commissioner Rosa testified on SED priorities and concerns, particularly regarding propos…
~111,956 words · 93 witnesses · API #294 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-01-31 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature held a hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 Executive Budget for human services. The hearing focused on childcare assistance, child…
~94,596 words · 57 witnesses · API #288 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-01-30 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Joint fiscal committee hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 Executive Budget for economic development agencies, including Empire State Development, the Office of General Services, and the C…
~61,942 words · 46 witnesses · API #289 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-01-25 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Joint fiscal committee hearing on the Governor's proposed 2024-2025 budget for public protection agencies, including the Judiciary, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Indigent Legal Services, D…
~95,573 words · 58 witnesses · API #286 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-01-24 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Joint legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 transportation budget. MTA Chair Janno Lieber testified that the agency has achieved a balanced operating budget through 2027, reversi…
~98,547 words · 54 witnesses · API #287 Read transcript → AI analysis
2024-01-23 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Joint fiscal committee hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2024-2025 budget for the Department of Health and Department of Financial Services. Testimony focused on healthcare workforce shortages, di…
~108,276 words · 94 witnesses · API #285 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-03-01 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for workforce development, focusing on the Department of Labor, Department of Civil Service, and Office of Employee Relations. T…
~51,325 words · 36 witnesses · API #275 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-03-01 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HOUSING
Joint hearing on Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 Executive Budget housing proposal, focusing on the proposed New York Housing Compact to create 800,000 new homes over 10 years, the $25 billion five-year a…
~70,069 words · 38 witnesses · API #270 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-28 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HEALTH
Joint fiscal committee hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for the Department of Health, Department of Financial Services, and Medicaid. Testimony focused on healthcare investments,…
~90,673 words · 67 witnesses · API #269 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-27 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Joint legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 Executive Budget proposal for higher education, focusing on SUNY and CUNY funding, proposed tuition increases, enrollment challenges, research …
~79,351 words · 74 witnesses · API #258 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-16 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for four mental hygiene agencies: the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Office f…
~72,262 words · 14 witnesses · API #273 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-16 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for four mental hygiene agencies: the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Office f…
~72,262 words · 89 witnesses · API #273 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-16 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
This joint fiscal committee hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for four mental hygiene agencies: the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services and Supports …
~72,262 words · 64 witnesses · API #273 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-16 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON MENTAL HYGIENE
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for four mental hygiene agencies: the Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Office f…
~72,262 words · 64 witnesses · API #273 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-15 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Joint hearing on Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 Executive Budget as it affects local governments and general government operations. Mayor Eric Adams testified on behalf of New York City, raising concerns…
~89,697 words · 51 witnesses · API #272 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-14 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON AGRICULTURE/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION/ ENERGY
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget allocations for agriculture, environmental conservation, and energy. State officials testified on funding for parks, historic pr…
~157,188 words · 108 witnesses · API #268 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-13 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON HUMAN SERVICES
Joint legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's proposed 2023-2024 budget for human services, including childcare assistance, temporary and disability assistance, aging services, and veterans' services…
~88,495 words · 54 witnesses · API #271 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-09 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TAXES
The joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature held a hearing on the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 Executive Budget with focus on tax policy. Acting Tax Commissioner Amanda Hiller prese…
~22,938 words · 5 witnesses · API #255 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-09 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This joint hearing examined Governor Hochul's 2023-2024 Executive Budget proposals for economic development, focusing on three agencies: Empire State Development, the Office of General Services, and t…
~61,893 words · 33 witnesses · API #254 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-08 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
The joint fiscal committees of the New York State Legislature held a hearing on the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for elementary and secondary education. Commissioner Betty Rosa presented the E…
~128,266 words · 150 witnesses · API #257 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-07 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Joint hearing of Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees to review the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for public protection agencies, including the Judiciary, State Commission on J…
~116,950 words · 57 witnesses · API #274 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-07 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Joint hearing of Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees to review the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for public protection agencies, including the Judiciary, State Commission on J…
~116,950 words · 62 witnesses · API #274 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-07 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Joint hearing of Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees to review the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for public protection agencies, including the Judiciary, State Commission on J…
~116,950 words · 59 witnesses · API #274 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-07 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON PUBLIC PROTECTION
Joint hearing of Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means committees to review the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for public protection agencies, including the Judiciary, State Commission on J…
~116,950 words · 53 witnesses · API #274 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-02-06 FINANCE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING In the Matter of the 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Joint hearing on the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget for transportation, focusing primarily on the MTA's $2 billion deficit in 2024 (growing to $3 billion by 2026) and the Governor's proposed bal…
~93,536 words · 34 witnesses · API #256 Read transcript → AI analysis
2023-01-31 RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: MOBILE SPORTS BETTING IN NY: A FIRST-YEAR REVIEW AND ITS BUDGET IMPACT
A joint Senate-Assembly committee hearing reviewing New York's first year of mobile sports betting operations, which launched in January 2022. The hearing examined regulatory oversight, revenue genera…
~44,659 words · 15 witnesses · API #266 Read transcript → AI analysis

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