Hochul Pushes to Revise NY Climate Law

0:00On March 8th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to revise the state's 2019 climate law, arguing it drives up costs too much for everyday people. The law said big targets the cup pollution, but she says unexpected factors make it too expensive to stick with as is. This move comes amid tough budget fights, with Hochul joining other Democratic governors in Pennsylvania and California who are easing back on, aggressive green policies to prioritize affordability. Her team insists New York will stay a leader in clean energy while mixing in more options to keep bills down. Supporters in her party call it a smart adjustment, and farm leaders agree the current targets are unrealistic and would hit consumers hard. They worry about impossible renewable goals, squeezing families and businesses. A recent memo from her office highlights the stakes, projecting gas prices could jump, $2.23 per gallon by 2000, 31. Plus over $3,000 extra for upstate home heating fuel, environmental groups push back hard,

1:05saying the law actually paves the way for cheaper energy, long-term, through a smooth shift to renewables. With Democrats split, these changes could stir debates as budget talks roll on in Albany.