Housing Becomes Top Issue Stalling Budget

Housing appears to have become the top budget issue being negotiated between Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature surpassing bail reform talks, according to reports. The governor continues to push her affordable housing plan aimed at creating 800,000 new units over the next decade despite resistance from suburban lawmakers, while state lawmakers are pressuring leaders to include additional tenant protections such as “good cause” eviction in the budget. Please email Governor Hochul and state lawmakers urging them to say NO to the inclusion of “good cause” eviction in the budget by Taking Action here!