On this episode of From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell, Jack digs into what the Governor’s State of the State speech really means as Albany heads straight into budget season and an election year.

Hochul is pitching big ideas aimed at helping New York families, with affordability front and center, but how easy will it be to turn those promises into reality?

Jack breaks down where the Governor’s agenda is likely to gain traction, where it could run into resistance, and why funding these proposals may be trickier than it sounds. With political energy ramping up on both sides of the aisle, the budget process is shaping up to be anything but smooth.

Jack also takes a closer look at what Hochul’s affordability push could mean for businesses across the state, and whether the costs of these initiatives could create new tension around economic growth and competitiveness.

Plus, a check on what’s happening in Washington, where another funding deadline looms and the question remains: can Congress actually avoid a shutdown this time?

Give it a listen!