The New York City Department of Education underwent a subtle rebranding, now officially known as New York City Public Schools, aiming to foster a sense of connection with families and educators. Despite this change, the legal name remains the Department of Education, with the transition intended to be gradual and no immediate need to replace … Continue reading The Department of Education, Formerly the Board of Education, Is Actually ‘NYC Public Schools’—For Now
Email State Leaders: Hold the Line for Public Schools in the Enacted Budget
Earlier this week, the State Senate and Assembly released their own budget proposals, fully rejecting Governor Hochul’s proposed cuts and harmful changes to the Foundation Aid formula. Unlike Governor Hochul, both the Senate and Assembly clearly recognize the importance of fully funding public schools at this moment. With student needs growing and the impacts of … Continue reading Email State Leaders: Hold the Line for Public Schools in the Enacted Budget
Hochul wanted to cut school aid in her budget. NY lawmakers are pushing to restore it.
A summary of one house proposals this week, where state lawmakers proposed to fully restore funding and provide 3% increases for New York school districts facing cuts under Governor Hochul’s budget. AQE applauds this move, as it prioritizes student support as they continue bouncing back from the global pandemic. Read the full article.
What organizations, lawmakers and lobbyists are saying about the NY legislature’s budgets
A collation of remarks from numerous statewide advocacy groups, including AQE and the Empires State Campaign for Child Care on the legislature’s budget proposal, which featured numerous counter proposals to Governor Hochul’s Executive FY2025 Budget. Read the full article.
Albany Dems want to scrap Hochul’s proposed education cuts, raise taxes on high earners
Democrats in the state legislature aim to overturn Governor Hochul’s proposed cuts to education funding and intend to raise revenues by taxing New York’s highest earners. Although completion of negotiations between the governor and two chambers holds an April 1 deadline, the Governor has expressed uncertainty that all negotiations will keep to that timeline. Read … Continue reading Albany Dems want to scrap Hochul’s proposed education cuts, raise taxes on high earners
Outmigration hurting state tax revenue, DiNapoli says
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, along with Heather Briccetti Mulligan of the Business Council of New York State, expressed concerns over New York’s declining tax base due to outmigration, noting a loss of over 533,000 residents since July 2020, leading to a decrease in personal income tax filers. The two pointed out that high-income earners and … Continue reading Outmigration hurting state tax revenue, DiNapoli says
How the New York State Budget Is Made
New York lawmakers are finalizing responses to Governor Hochul’s budget proposal, aiming to address key issues like school funding and immigration assistance, as they navigate negotiations in the coming weeks. With over $230 billion at stake, the budget process includes debates over issues like opioid treatment centers, fossil fuel subsidies, and prison closures, with the … Continue reading How the New York State Budget Is Made
N.Y. lawmakers’ budget plans would lift school funding, match Hochul on migrants
New York State lawmakers finalized their budget proposals in response to Governor Hochul’s executive proposal, with both the Senate and Assembly including measures to restore hold harmless policies and proposing the full funding of Foundation Aid. Despite Mayor Adams’ plea for additional migrant funding, neither legislative proposals appears to incorporate his requests, setting the stage … Continue reading N.Y. lawmakers’ budget plans would lift school funding, match Hochul on migrants
Equal Pay Day Phone Bank for the Child Care Workforce
On Equal Pay Day, March 12, we’ll be phone banking in support of New York’s child care workforce. We know that funding quality child care and early education is the best investment that New York’s leadership and the country at large can make. Research tells us that by doing the right thing up front – … Continue reading Equal Pay Day Phone Bank for the Child Care Workforce
Time Sensitive Action: Push for $1.2B for Child Care in One House Budgets
The governor’s budget proposal falls short in providing the funding needed to adequately support child care providers and the families they serve. Now more than ever, families and child care educators are relying on Albany to respond. This response must prioritize an increase in wages for the child care workforce. The imminent release of the … Continue reading Time Sensitive Action: Push for $1.2B for Child Care in One House Budgets