Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $233 billion budget is giving taxpayers an idea of what she views as important for the year ahead. Unfortunately, clean water infrastructure, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative, climate research and climate career development—all areas of deep concern in the Adirondack Park—are coming up short on the governor’s list of priorities. READ MORE
State legislators now have an opportunity to improve on Hochul’s plan. Between now and the budget’s due date of April 1, when the state’s new fiscal year begins, they have a chance