Policy & Research

Governor Hochul Commits $106 Million to Fighting Hunger During Federal Shutdown

With the federal shutdown entering its thirtieth day, it is now expected that federal funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) will run out at the end of October. This morning, Governor Hochul announced an additional $65 million in funding for charitable food assistance, bringing overall state funding for emergency food assistance to $106 million. We commend the governor for her efforts to keep New Yorkers fed while the federal government gambles with human lives. The best way to ensure that the forty-two [...]

2025-10-30T12:46:55-04:00October 30th, 2025|Blog, Featured on Home, Social Policy, State Budget, Statements|
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How New Mexico Will Pay for Universal Childcare

New Mexico will allow residents of all income levels receive childcare subsidies—what lessons can New York learn? Download PDF Starting November 1, 2025, New Mexico will remove all income limits for its childcare assistance program, allowing New Mexico residents of all income levels to receive childcare subsidies. Currently, income limits are set at 400 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), meaning only those who earn less than $128,600 per year are eligible. About 30,000 families currently receive childcare subsidies, and [...]

2025-10-29T17:29:53-04:00October 29th, 2025|Blog, Economic Trends & Policy, Education, Featured on Home, Reports, Briefs and Presentations|
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Failure to fund SNAP benefits will remove $640 million from state economy

With the federal shutdown entering its 28th day, it is now expected that federal funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) will run out by the end of October. The 3 million New Yorkers — including 1 million children — who rely on SNAP for food security will collectively lose the $640 million per month that they receive in benefits, triggering an immediate hunger crisis throughout the state. What’s more, 16,000 retailers that serve SNAP recipients will also lose out on $640 million in aggregate [...]

2025-10-28T14:02:26-04:00October 28th, 2025|Blog, Fact Sheets, Featured on Home, Social Policy|
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Governor Hochul Must Call an Emergency Session to Address Trump’s Hunger Crisis

With the federal shutdown entering its 24th day, it is now expected that federal funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) will run out by the end of October. The 3 million New Yorkers (including 1 million children) who rely on SNAP for food security will collectively lose the $700 million per month that they receive in benefits, triggering an immediate hunger crisis throughout the state. This morning, Governor Hochul proposed a meager $11 million plan to support food banks statewide in order to mitigate the [...]

2025-10-24T15:59:38-04:00October 24th, 2025|Featured on Home, Social Policy, Statements|
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New Data Confirm Tax Flight Is A Myth

New York State often faces calls for higher tax revenue, whether due to concerns over revenue shortfalls or a desire to increase public spending. This brief assesses the soundness of raising revenue through the Personal Income Tax, examining the fiscal stability of such revenue, fundamental fairness considerations, and responses to common arguments against raising the state income tax.

2025-10-10T11:44:10-04:00October 9th, 2025|Economic Trends & Policy, Featured on Home, Migration, Policy & Research, Reports, Briefs and Presentations, Tax Policy|
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