What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget proposal

Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her proposed 2026 executive budget in the Red Room at the State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday. Credit: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul/Mike Groll
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion state budget that calls for an increase in school aid, middle-class tax cuts and tax rebates. Here's a look at what else she proposed.

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