New York’s budget deadline missed, again, as lawmakers dispute state Climate Act

ALBANY, NY- April 1 has come and gone and once again, New York is late with its FY 2027 State Budget.

Ringing in at $260 billion some dollars, lawmakers who represent the North Country continue echoing their concerns about overspending.

With the budget deadline passing without a deal, there are several reports hinting that New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is one of the primary holdups. “Passing another extender is a sign that Albany isn’t getting the job done,” said Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush.

“People in the North Country don’t operate on extensions; they balance their budgets, make tough decisions and move forward. State government should be held to that same standard.”

Governor Hochul recently admitted that it is time to propose revisions that would tame the current standards of New York’s Climate Act, which if left as they are, would cost state residents thousands in rising utility rates in the coming years.

Under the current standard with the Climate Act, the goal is to have 70% of New York’s electricity be completely renewable by 2030.

A budget extender has been passed through Tuesday, April 7. It is unclear on whether a deal with be reached by then.

New York State Capitol image.