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Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2018-2019 proposed state budget continue Wednesday: Housing at 9:30 a.m., Workforce Development at 2:30 p.m. Read more and watch the hearings live
January 23, 2018
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- 2018-19 Budget
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On Wednesday, the Legislature's fiscal committees continue a series of public hearings on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2018-2019 proposed New York State budget.
The hearings will continue weekly until the middle of February.
Wednesday's Topics: Housing, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and Workforce Development beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Watch the January 24th hearings live HERE.
View the full hearings schedule HERE.
Find more comprehensive, detailed budget information and updates HERE.
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