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How Kathy Hochul’s State of the State sets up her re-election campaign

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her fifth State of the State address to set up her 2026 re-election campaign, casting herself against the Trump administration and in sync with progressives who scored big wins last year with the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Hochul critics warn NY can’t afford ‘State of the State’ affordability promises — including universal childcare

Can Kath afford affordability? Gov. Kathy Hochul’s play-it-safe “State of the State” speech on Tuesday could be the prelude to yet another record-high budget for New York as

Gov. Kathy Hochul to propose crackdown on staged crashes that drive up auto insurance rates

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to pump the brakes on auto insurance fraud. Hochul will announce one of her primary affordability initiatives, a crackdown on staged car crashes that drive up drivers’ insurance premiums, during her annual State of the State address Tuesday afternoon.
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Hochul's 2026 State of the State speech. What to know about her agenda

Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her 2026 agenda in her annual State of the State speech after a series of previews about child care plans and more

Hochul leans progressive. What story will NY's budget tell? | Opinion

Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address was largely an election-year valedictory lap. What will her budget proposal hold?
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