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Full Episode: Lawmakers Vote on Budget, Pay Equity and Unpacking the Mental Health Crisis

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Lawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making it the latest budget in more than a decade. State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity. We dive into the mental health crisis, policies intended to target some challenges within the issue, and howit impacted budget negotiations between state leaders.

 

Full Episode: Lawmakers Vote on State Budget, Pay Disparities in New York State w. State Sen. April Baskin, Unpacking the Mental Health Crisis

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  • Lawmakers vote on budget bills, finalizing the state budget 38 days after the April 1 deadline, making itthe latest state budget in more than a decade.
  • State Sen. April Baskin (D—Erie County) discusses pay disparities in the state, legislative actions taken to address the issue, and how she plans on leading the fight for pay equity.
  • We dive into the mental health crisis, policies intended to target some challenges within the issue, and how it impacted budget negotiations between state leaders.