“The 2025-26 state budget delivers real results, offering relief to working families as we tackle affordability and ensure that our state remains a place where people of all backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential. At a time of increasing national and global uncertainty, it is more important than ever that New York stand strong as a beacon of stability. Every part of our political economy, from business and consumer confidence to democratic participation to attracting and educating the best talent from across the country and abroad, rests on steady, reliable government action. This budget is a pledge that New York will always fight to be a safe, stable, affordable place to start a business, raise a family and build a life.”