Stec Criticizes Delayed State Budget

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:13 AM

New York State Senator Dan Stec is criticizing the newly approved state budget, calling it overly expensive and ineffective at addressing rising energy costs and Medicaid spending. Stec did praise several provisions, including a delay of the electric school bus mandate, funding for Tupper Lake wastewater projects, correction officer protections, and reforms to the Tier […]

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