“State spending has increased $64 billion in just five years under one-party rule. This increase is more than 35 state budgets in our union. For the fifth year in a row, I voted against the entire state budget as New Yorkers cannot sustain this out-of-control spending and these burdensome taxes. Individuals continue to show their frustration as New York leads the nation in population loss as they simply can’t afford to live here any longer.

“In every dark cloud, there is a glimmer of hope. Priorities matter, and I continue to believe that New York must invest more in our infrastructure. That’s why I am pleased to see an additional $60 million in funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) for our roads, bridges and culverts and that $34 million remains intact for our library construction aid. However, this is just a drop in the bucket when considering the overall state budget.

“New York, like our businesses and households have been forced to do, must start tightening its belt and focus on getting back to basics in enhancing infrastructure, schools and workforce development, and I will continue urging this approach for our future.”

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