Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

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Budget deadline looms, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says

Budget deadline looms, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says

Plus, Hochul's nominee to lead the State Police advances, and Republicans continue their public safety push.

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Apr 03, 2024
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Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark
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Budget deadline looms, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says
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Good afternoon — it’s Wednesday, and Tweed Day.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

  • No budget, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says

  • Hochul’s State Police nominee advances

  • Adultery bill expected to pass Senate, head to Hochul

  • On The Bill looks at legislation inspired by George Santos

🔨 Is Tomorrow a Session Day? Yes.

☁️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Wintry mix, low 30s. New York City: Rain and wind, low 40s (National Weather Service)


Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Will Waldron/Times Union)

💵 With no budget, will an extender be approved Thursday?

💰 Gov. Kathy HOCHUL and leaders in the state Legislature hadn’t reached a deal on the state budget as of Wednesday afternoon. An agreement is not expected this evening.

But we do know one thing: the question of who has control over New York City’s school system is not expected to be answered in the budget. ✏️

  • Right now, the mayor of New York City controls the city’s school system, rather than a board of education.

  • But that power is set to expire this year unless the Legislature extends it.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea STEWART-COUSINS was asked if it would be in the budget Tuesday afternoon and gave a one-word response: “No.”

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