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New York lawmakers pass fifth state budget extender that runs through Wednesday
- New York lawmakers approved a fifth state budget extender, extending funding through Wednesday.
- The extension maintains funding for Medicaid, payroll, schools and other essentials while negotiations continue.
- Governor Hochul has not yet signed a final budget proposal amid ongoing disputes.
- Key sticking points include car insurance reform, climate law changes, taxes on the wealthy, and pension reform.
- Lawmakers expect to return to Albany on Wednesday to pass another extender, continuing the budget timeline.
- The extender funds essential services while negotiations between the governor and legislature proceed.
- The budget extension is set as the deadline looms, with the budget due earlier in April.
- Lawmakers anticipate returning to Albany for further budget action after the extender.
- The extender covers essential expenses while policy disputes continue over climate and taxes.
- The news comes from Spectrum News coverage of New York politics and state budget actions.
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