Governor Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul is the 57th and first female Governor of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul began her career in public service on her local Town Board before serving as Erie County Clerk, and then as a member of Congress for New York’s 26th Congressional District.
Kathy Hochul - Wikipedia
Hochul took office as governor of New York on August 24, 2021, after Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment. She won a full term in the 2022 election against Republican U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin in the narrowest New York gubernatorial election since 1994.
Governor Hochul Unveils Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026 …
3 days ago · Governor Hochul has prioritized maintaining the State’s reserves, which are currently at a record-high $21.1 billion for an unexpected downturn or “rainy day.” Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York continues to maintain an AA+ bond rating which reduces borrowing costs.
Pressroom | Governor Kathy Hochul
2 days ago · Governor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. Elected officials, labor leaders and education advocates react to Governor Hochul's push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide.
Hochul’s Budget Aims More at Pocketbook Issues Than at Trump
3 days ago · Ms. Hochul’s budget includes a less-than-rosy outlook for future budget gaps, which it says will reach $6.5 billion in the next fiscal year and jump to about $11 billion by fiscal year 2029.
Kathy Hochul | Biography, Governor, Politics, Congress, Husband ...
4 days ago · Kathy Hochul (born August 27, 1958, Woodlawn, New York, U.S.) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the governor of New York since 2021. She is the state’s first female governor.
5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address
Jan 14, 2025 · Ms. Hochul’s proposals came amid a larger discussion about crime and homelessness on the subway. She has pledged to support the deployment of more than 1,200 police officers to New York City ...
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools …
3 days ago · Hochul announced the plan as part of her budget proposal for the coming year and said the state would provide $13.5 million to help schools implement the cellphone bans. Legislative leaders in Albany appeared open to the proposal. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat, and Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the Democratic Senate majority leader, said ...
Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas …
Dec 26, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York on Thursday signed a law that requires companies that are big fossil fuel polluters to help pay to repair damage caused by extreme weather, which is becoming...
NY Gov. Hochul proposes $500 'inflation refund' checks: What to …
Dec 10, 2024 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a proposal to send checks up to $500 back to taxpayers to address the high cost of living. Hochul announced her " inflation refund" idea on Monday as the...