N.Y. Gov. Cuomo: Statement From Communications Director Dani Lever on Senate Stimulus Bill
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement:
"The Governor suggested that the Senate bill is "terrible" for New York State. Here are the facts that justify that assertion.
"Based on initial reports, New York State government gets approximately $3.1 billion. As a percent of our total state budget -- 1.9% -- it is the second lowest amount in the nation. Literally 48 states get a higher percentage in fund . . .
"The Governor suggested that the Senate bill is "terrible" for New York State. Here are the facts that justify that assertion.
"Based on initial reports, New York State government gets approximately $3.1 billion. As a percent of our total state budget -- 1.9% -- it is the second lowest amount in the nation. Literally 48 states get a higher percentage in fund . . .