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New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
Kathy Hochul proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban in NY schools that comes with surprise $13.5M cost to taxpayers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a “bell-to-bell” ban on smartphones and other devices in her budget plan unveiled Tuesday — a prohibition that comes with a surprise $13.5 million bill. The eight-figure outlay will help schools statewide set up their own policies on banishing electronic distractions,
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov. Kathy Hochul changed her mind.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week. A cellphone ban would alleviate concerns over students getting too distracted and make schools safer, Hochul said in an exclusive interview Thursday with CBS News New York.
NYS Governor lays out $252 billion Budget, including school cell phone restriction plan
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her FY2026 State Budget proposal on Tuesday, outlining her priorities.
Governor to earmark $13.5 million to support statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul is getting closer to some sort of cell phone ban in schools, as it’s expected to be included in her upcoming budget address to be delivered Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 21.
NY’s Kathy Hochul pitches $252B budget plan stuffed with handouts — and she’s already blaming Trump if anything goes wrong
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal stuffed with handouts on Tuesday — but she’s already blaming the ...
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Criticism mounts over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion executive budget proposal
New York lawmakers are voicing concern over Governor Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $252 billion executive budget, with ...
Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal
Hochul's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes $8 million to bolster security at the northern border and "power-ready" ...
Environment: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget
Her budget made no mention of "cap and invest," the program she proposed two years ago as a central strategy for reducing ...
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Hochul’s Medicaid budget continues to swell
Hochul’s $252 billion budget proposal, released on Tuesday, allocates $35.4 billion for the Health Department’s Medicaid budget, a 14% increase from last year. However, the state’s financial plan ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in ...
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Gov. Hochul orders flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration in goodwill gesture to new administration
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered all flags in the State of New York to be raised to full-staff for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president. Flags are currently flying at half-staff ...
Transportation: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget for MTA, roads
Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget includes about $6.9 billion for state-owned road and bridge construction and repair, $3 ...
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...