"New York Governor faces pressure on budget and bail reforms"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing a budget impasse with the state legislature over proposed changes to the Empire State's bail reform laws. While Hochul could pursue a standard stopgap deal, insiders suggest she should insert her bail proposal into another budget extender that lawmakers must either approve or risk a state government shutdown. The impasse has all but blocked negotiations on other key budget issues, including MTA funding, affordable housing, and charter schools. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned that state workers will miss paychecks if a new budget or extender does not get passed Monday.