Tedisco: “No More Liar’s Poker Game” on State Budget “Taxpayers Deserve an On-Time State Budget – Don’t Leave Albany till it’s Done!”

March 26, 2026

Statement from Senator Jim Tedisco
(click image below for video of Senator's remarks)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kEiqNl_ioc

“It’s a part of our state constitution. The budget deadline is April 1st. Legislators have had more than enough time to have the white smoke come out of the chimneys!”

“I’ve heard it before: ‘It’s better to have a good late budget than a bad on time budget.’ NO! Our taxpayers deserve a good, balanced, on-time budget, and one that keeps New Yorkers in our state and incentivizes others to come and make it their home!”

“Budget conference committees were supposed to involve rank and file members in the process. What a joke! Actions don’t live up to these words because we have had only one non-consequential education budget conference committee, which I am ranking member of, and it is one of the largest parts of the state budget looking to be funding at $39 billion.”

“I’m calling on all legislators and our leaders as well as Governor Hochul to stay in Albany until the most important part of our sworn duties as elected state representatives is completed and a fiscally-responsible budget is passed!”

“We’ve had more than enough time! It’s time to end this annual liar’s poker game!!!!”