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Senator Stec comments on Senate Democrats’ budget proposal; Assemblyman Cashman comments on Democrats’ Assembly budget proposal

Albany, March 12, 2026   
NYS Senator Stec:  “A one-house budget is a statement of values and priorities, and it’s a starting point for final budget negotiations. Judging by the one-house budget passed by Senate Democrats, it’s clear their priorities aren’t in line with the needs of hardworking families.
“A recent NYSERDA memo made it clear that the CLCPA is driving up energy prices. Despite that, Senate Democrats propose no changes to this costly, failing green agenda. In fact, there’s no relief from these sky-high energy prices  – whether it’s energy rebates from NYSERDA’s $2 billion slush fund or even an energy tax holiday – anywhere in their budget. With energy prices being one of the top issues  currently facing our residents, not addressing it is a major failure.
“To go even further, there’s no relief from any of the high costs of living and working in our state to be found. Senate Democrats want to increase state spending by $16 BILLION, a massive 10-percent increase from last year. New York already spends at an unsustainable rate; increasing these costs would lead to financial disaster.
“New York State should be cutting spending and providing financial relief to our overburdened families and businesses. But instead of tax cuts, there’s massive tax increases and a $5 billion handout to New York City and Mayor Mamdani. Rather than rein in escalating Medicaid costs by addressing billions in documented fraud, they’re looking to expand the system. In fact, there’s not even a mention of the estimated $20 billion in Medicaid fraud that puts our state at risk of losing federal support.
“Border security goes unmentioned. In fact, there’s more laid out to support illegal immigration than there is to resolving security along our Northern Border. Despite last year’s correction officers strike and the continued, documented spate of assaults and ease with which contraband has entered facilities, prison safety has yet again gone unaddressed. It remains obvious that despite an urgent need for comprehensive public safety reform, Senate Democrats remain uninterested.
“This one-house budget should be looked at as a statement of political values. With the massive tax-and-spend plan they’ve presented, Senate Democrats are showing they’re more interested in representing the values of a far-left agenda than those of everyday New Yorkers.”

NYS Assemblyman Michael Cashman: “The New York State Assembly recently voted to approve the One-House Budget proposal. Assemblyman Michael Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) secured funding for several North Country programs, while also pushing to include critical infrastructure funding and relief for ratepayers from high rates. Cashman also advocated for measures that would protect rural healthcare and increase support for local schools.

“Since being elected I have not been bashful about advocating for our regional needs,” said Cashman. “Our State has faced some of the highest utility rates in the nation, and the One-House budget will help rein in rising rates and put money back into peoples’ pockets. Our efforts include rebate checks for ratepayers, a pause on utility assessments, and a moratorium on rate increases for utilities. However, there is still more work to be done, and I have not forgotten about other important items. While there is no such thing as a perfect budget, my focus remains on the needs of the North Country. That means fighting for our fair share: funding to support healthcare, rural infrastructure, education, and housing, and I will continue to work with my Assembly colleagues to deliver results.”

Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.

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