Gov. Hochul has only herself to blame for NY's looming Medicaid crisis

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Instead, she warned that she and the Legislature might have to reopen the budget within months -- meaning spending cuts, tax increases or both could be around the corner, with Hochul reportedly seeking unilateral authority to cut as much as $2 billion on her own in a revenue "emergency." If such drastic measures become necessary -- as seems likely -- the governor will undoubtedly try to blame Republicans in Washington, two of whom may challenge her re-election in 2026.
50% : But she made no mention of the rising state share of Medicaid, from $38 billion to $44 billion, an increase that accounts for 60% of new state spending in the year ahead.

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