State budget negotiations continue in Albany (VIDEO)

State lawmakers in both the Senate and Assembly are involved in budget proposals with the April 1 deadline rapidly approaching.  Governor Hochul released her 2025 $233 billion spending plan on January 18.

On Monday, Senator James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) told Mid-Hudson News “We’re in the midst of budget negotiations” before he left Newburgh on his way to Albany.

The budget process, which historically fails to meet the April 1 deadline, is a lengthy process.  Once Hochul released her budget, both houses began their review process.  The Senate passed its proposed budget last week.  The Assembly also presents a budget and in the next few weeks, according to Skoufis, negotiations on all three budget proposals will take place, resulting in a final budget that will be voted on by lawmakers.