4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (294+ words) New York lawmakers have once again pushed back the state budget deadline, approving a short-term extender that keeps government operations running while negotiations continue behind closed doors. The Legislature on Monday passed a seventh budget extender — nearly four weeks after…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (335+ words) New York still can’t pass a budget on time, and lawmakers now plan to keep the government running with another short-term fix, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders will vote Tuesday on a weeklong budget extender to cover payroll and essential…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (175+ words) New York has the second-highest overall state tax burden in the nation, according to a 2026 WalletHub study released ahead of Tax Day. The report found New York residents pay 12.39% of their personal income toward state and local taxes, based on…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (561+ words) A new state report highlights the outsized role of the New York small business sector — and the growing challenges holding it back — as policymakers face increasing pressure to address barriers to entrepreneurship and growth. There were 422,137 small businesses operating in…...