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Gov. Hochul's NY school cell phone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to it.
Hochul's $252 Billion Budget Sets Up Revenue Fights in Albany
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will face pressure from Democratic lawmakers to find new revenue sources for her $252 billion budget plan, as the state faces financial uncertainty under Washington’s new GOP control,
Gov. Hochul proposes cell phone ban in classrooms statewide
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on January 21 a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms. She stated that cell phones in the classroom are a major disruption for all students.
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Starting next fall, students across New York state may be required to relinquish their cellphones during school hours under a proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. This plan, which requires legislative approval,
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Gov. Hochul gives New York budget presentation
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to present New York's fiscal year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday at 1 p.m. You can watch the presentation in the player above once it starts.
Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal
Hochul's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes $8 million to bolster security at the northern border and "power-ready" sites to attract new businesses.
New Yorkers To Get $3 Billion in Inflation Refund Checks
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced inflation refund checks of up to $500 will be paid to eligible New Yorkers.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.
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Criticism mounts over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion executive budget proposal
New York lawmakers are voicing concern over Governor Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $252 billion executive budget, with critics calling it unsustainable and dismissive of the state’s long-term affordability issues.
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.
Kathy Hochul proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban in NY schools that comes with surprise $13.5M cost to taxpayers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a “bell-to-bell” ban on smartphones and other devices in her budget plan unveiled Tuesday — a prohibition that comes with a surprise $13.5 million bill.