New York State Senate Advances 2026 One-House Budget Resolution

Today, the New York State Senate Majority unveiled its One-House Budget Resolution, a bold and responsible financial plan that invests in the needs of everyday New Yorkers while standing firm against harmful federal cuts. With a focus on affordability, economic opportunity, and fairness, the Senate's budget prioritizes housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic development, laying the groundwork for a stronger, more equitable future for all New Yorkers.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, "As Washington continues to cut essential programs New Yorkers rely on, our one-house budget aims to strengthen funding to support the well-being of New York's working families and invest in local economies across our state. We are advancing a fiscally responsible budget that seeks to protect access to affordable healthcare coverage, get us closer to universal childcare, support small businesses, continue our climate goals, and strengthen overall investments to ensure the continued vibrancy and resiliency of our state's diverse communities. While our state faces cuts from the federal government, our one-house budget advances responsible revenue raisers to provide municipalities with the funds they need to provide vital services and allocate resources towards the kitchen-table issues that impact the daily lives of New Yorkers. The Senate Majority remains firmly united in ensuring our state remains an affordable and equitable place to live for all New Yorkers."

Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris said, "The Senate budget proposal would accomplish what is needed to carry New Yorkers through the current affordability crisis. By ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share so we can provide services like childcare and fare free buses, we are laying the blueprint to help New Yorkers remain and thrive in our state."

Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger said, "I am proud to be part of a Senate Majority that is putting forward a strong One-House Budget proposal designed to protect New Yorkers from the damage being inflicted by the federal administration and to address the ongoing challenges our constituents face every day. This proposal expands aid to localities, including assistance to our most in-need cities, as well as allowing New York City to adjust its own taxes to address its budget priorities. It invests in healthcare and benefit programs to counter the Trump Administration's cruel and short-sighted attacks on the neediest Americans. And it continues our commitment to expanding early childhood care to ensure that parents can go to work knowing their children are in safe, caring, and nourishing environments. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues over the next month to ensure that the final budget reflects these priorities that put the needs of New Yorkers first."