Good afternoon — It’s Wednesday and Beverage Day.
In today’s CapCon:
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was asked if he believes in climate change and if he would support tariff refund checks. Here’s what the said.
A state budget deal hasn’t been announced just yet. That could still happen at any time.
Democrats are asking Hochul to immediately sign a bill that’s passed both chambers to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone.
Democrats in both chambers of the state Legislature have passed a bill to ban certain animals from being used in traveling acts.
Lobbyists would have to disclose more detailed information, like what position their clients hold on bills and compensation data, under a newly amended bill.
Names in today’s CapCon: Bruce Blakeman, Donald J. Trump, Addison Dick, Deborah Glick, Nathalia Fernandez, Catalina Cruz, Jamaal Bailey, Amy Paulin, Michelle Hinchey, Julie Kay Pat Fahy, Leroy Comrie, Shelley Mayer
News on the state budget, including proposals, negotiations and results.
💰 No state budget deal has been announced … yet
Good evening from the state Capitol, where sources have told me since Monday that the governor wants to announce a state budget deal by the end of the day today.
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