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flag New York lawmakers debate a $263 billion budget, agreeing on taxes for the wealthy and energy rebates, but clash over auto insurance reforms and climate policies.

flag New York lawmakers are negotiating the state’s $263 billion budget with less than two weeks until the April 1 deadline. flag Both the Senate and Assembly have passed budget resolutions, agreeing on higher taxes for high earners and corporations, and supporting a $2.6 billion energy rebate to help households with rising utility costs. flag Disagreements remain over Governor Hochul’s auto insurance reforms, which the legislature rejected. flag The Senate’s budget also includes funding for rural health care, childcare, clean water projects, and a sewer line in Oswego County. flag Hochul warns that current climate policies could impose financial burdens, but the Assembly maintains its commitment to the 2019 Climate Law, emphasizing affordability amid rising energy prices driven by AI and infrastructure demands.

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