New York's Democratic-controlled Assembly and Senate are both pushing to boost funding for housing and home care in this year's budget.
over the state budget, which lawmakers must pass by April 1.The Democratic governor's proposed budget included a $2 billion pool of funding for extra COVID-19 relief.Thinking of moving out of the city? You might want to act fast if you have your sights set on living on Long Island.
The Assembly proposes spending $1.25 billion, while the Senate would provide up to $1 billion in state funds for any shortfalls. "Our state is one step closer to averting the utility arrears and shutoff crises and ensuring that nobody has to, or continues to, make the dangerous choices between purchasing food, paying for health care, or keeping the lights on and their home warm," Richard Berkley, executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, said.Advocates for boosting access to home care in New York had launched ad campaigns in recent weeks.
Co-payments would be capped at no more than 10% of household income for households between 300% and 500% of the federal poverty level.The Assembly's plan includes over $3 billion in childcare investments to expand eligibility for subsidies from the current 200% level to 400% over three years. The Assembly also wants to provide extra grants to help providers afford costs including wages and rent.
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