New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul's $2.4 Billion Budget Proposal for Migrants and Residential Development

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed $2.4 billion in spending for migrants in her latest budget proposal, along with plans to spur residential development in a state with high rent and home prices.

Key Points

  • Proposal includes $2.4 billion for migrant care and $1.1 billion for illegal border crossers in New York City
  • Plans to spur residential construction to address high rent and home prices
  • Criticism over lack of transparency regarding expenditure

Pros

  • Addressing pressures facing New York State
  • Investing in migrant care and residential development

Cons

  • Transparency issues over where the money is going
  • Potential increase in taxation for vacation rentals and hotel stays