By West Hudson Valley News |
Apr 22, 2024
Assemblymember Maher expressed disappointment and concern after reflecting on the recently passed 2024-25 New York state budget. While some advocated items made it into the budget, Maher highlighted several issues that left him unable to support the budget.One of the positive aspects Maher mentioned was the defeat of the Governor's proposed cut to foundation aid for school districts and the inclusion of measures to address childcare needs and make college more affordable for New Yorkers. However, Maher raised alarms about the significant increase in state spending over...