"Cyberattack Complicates New York's Budget Negotiations"
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A cyberattack on the New York State Bill Drafting Commission has threatened to further delay the already overdue $237 billion state budget, impacting the legislative process as lawmakers and the governor work towards a full agreement. Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the attack is expected to slow down proceedings and force the state to revert to older computer systems, while the state's cybersecurity team investigates the incident. Despite concerns, representatives for the State Legislature have expressed confidence that the attack will not disrupt their work on resolving the issue.
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