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Hochul’s $252B state budget offers cash for unions — but cuts for autistic kids
Hochul’s massive 2026 budget — which sees a state spending increase of $19 billion, or 8.3% — includes one outrageous cut: on Medicaid payments for therapy for autistic children.
Hochul’s massive 2026 budget — which sees a state spending increase of $19 billion, or 8.3% — includes one outrageous cut: on Medicaid payments for therapy for autistic children.
