The recently agreed state budget in New York will affect many New Yorkers, focusing on tax relief and educational initiatives.

A significant feature is a billion-dollar tax cut specifically benefiting middle-class and low-income New Yorkers. Additionally, the budget introduces an increased child tax credit, inflation refund checks, and free breakfast and lunch provisions for all K-12 students across the state.

The budget also includes a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools from bell-to-bell, reflecting a major policy shift.

Many legislators expressed satisfaction with the bipartisan support for these initiatives, despite concerns over rising spending in a time of population decline.

The budget also pledges support for adult education through free community college for individuals pursuing degrees in key sectors like health care and education.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has emphasized commitments to improve discovery laws, assuring that prosecutors will maintain transparency in their processes while allowing judges to manage compliance issues effectively.

However, some people are concerned about that.

Learn about why by watching the video of Kumi Tucker’s story.