Alliance Update from the Capital
We are less than 24 hours away from the extended NYS budget deadline, which is currently tomorrow at noon! It is still unclear whether Albany lawmakers will need to approve another extender, but legislative leaders have expressed their desire to finalize the budget by the end of the week.
The Assembly and Senate continue to negotiate unresolved issues, including finalizing a deal to spur more affordable housing, NYC Mayoral control of city schools, and funding for health services.
Whether many of our priorities are included in the budget is still to be determined. The legislature is still negotiating funding a 3.2% COLA for human services agencies. I will be in the capital today to continue advocating for a flexible 3.2% increase so agencies can cover essential infrastructure costs and improve pay for the workforce.
The Alliance also continues our work with the Daniel’s Law Coalition and our legislative champions to have Daniel’s Law first responder pilot funding included in the final budget.
Other items we continue to push for include funding for additional Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs and money for Peer Bridger pilots.
We will continue to advocate for our community’s needs until the budget is enacted. Monitor this email to get additional updates and learn ways you can support our efforts.
Luke Sikinyi
Director of Public Policy and Public Engagement
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery
194 Washington Ave. Suite 400
Albany, New York 12210
Cell: 518-703-0264
Office: 518-436-0008