Taxpayer Concerns with New York’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
New York’s FY 2027 budget may balance on paper, but its long-term costs, growing obligations, and reliance on volatile revenue raise serious questions for taxpayers.
Understanding the New York State Budget
A practical, step-by-step guide to how the budget is built, passed, and carried out—and how New Yorkers can follow the money.
Affordability or Accountability? Taxpayer Concerns With New York’s 2026 State of the State Agenda
New York’s 2026 ‘affordability’ agenda promises relief—but leaves taxpayers facing billions in new obligations with few guarantees.
Universal Child Care in New York: What It Means for Taxpayers Statewide
New York’s “universal” child care plan promises savings for families—but it comes with a statewide price tag. This analysis looks at who pays, who benefits, and what it means for New York taxpayers.
Reports Raise Questions Over Possible Unannounced Medicare Part D Coverage Changes in New York
Reports of recent activity involving UnitedHealthcare raise questions and concerns, particularly for individuals who rely on Medicare prescription coverage.
New York State of the State 2026 Analysis No. 1
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to let New Yorkers sue federal officers in state court may sound like a civil-rights breakthrough—but constitutional law suggests it is likely unenforceable from the start.