NYS lawmakers continue to work on 2025 state budget

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the original deadline has passed, New York State lawmakers continue to work on a 2025 state budget. The budget was originally due on April 1, but an extender was put in place through April 4.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Tuesday he believes both the state senate and assembly are close to approving a state budget. He said they are close on several factors, including Medicaid, housing and education.

Other issues being discussed include AI and closing down illegal pot shops.