Government Relations

Gov. Hochul Announces Funding for Day Care Facilities and Programs in “Deserts” Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $70 million in grant funding will be available to newly licensed, registered or permitted child care programs in areas of the state without sufficient child care slots, known as child care deserts. The funds, which are part of…

Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State address on January 5. The 235 page document included policy and spending proposals. The governor made proposals to boost the workforce, support small business, and bring back “drinks to go” for restaurants. The full text of the governor’s speech…