Budget Director Blake Washington talks adopted budget
We discuss the MCO tax, financial transparency, education aid, anti-poverty initiatives and more.
State budget director provides an update on New York’s finances
State Budget Director Blake Washington visited the studio to discuss the enacted budget financial plan.
Budget director provides update on negotiations
State Budget Director Blake Washington provides a status update on budget negotiations, as the process heads into overtime.
State budget director unpacks Hochul’s spending plan
New York State Budget Director Blake Washington talks about Medicaid spending, education funding, and much more.
State budget director discusses NY’s fiscal picture
State Budget Director Blake Washington swung by The Capitol Pressroom studio to talk about New York's finances.
Hochul administration not banking on Medicaid tax revenue
New York Budget Director Blake Washington discusses uncertain future of new MCO tax
Budget director talks education fund and anti-poverty initiatives
State Budget Director Blake Washington discusses the governor's budget proposal.
State budget director discusses New York’s finances
State Budget Director Blake Washington visits the studio to discuss the mid-year financial plan update.
State budget director talks New York finances
We explore an expiring corporate tax rate, the current year finances, and which agencies have ideas on cutting red tape.
Fallout from prison strikes continues to cost state
The state is continuing to spend more than $100 million a month to operate its prisons after an illegal strike by corrections officers.
