"A coalition of progressive groups called the Invest in Our New York Campaign has pushed for tax increases to fund an expansion of the social safety net. A final budget must include a rejection of Hochul’s proposed curbs on funding for public schools andMedicaid as well as more money for childcare and housing assistance, the group said in a statement after
Heastie’s comments.
'Anything short of that will represent a failure by lawmakers,' the group said in the statement. 'New York’s leaders must take seriously calls from their constituents, a majority of whom support raising taxes on the top 5% and the richest corporations, to hold the ultra-rich accountable and ensure they pay what they owe.'”
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