Governor Kathy Hochul avoids election-year challenges in cautious 2026 ‘State of the State’ speech

Hochul’s Cautious Approach in 2026 Address Governor Cathy Hochul seems to be opting for a cautious strategy. During her State of the State address on Tuesday, she appeared to steer clear of contentious election-year topics, focusing instead on more popular policies like universal child care. Before Hochul’s speech in Albany, the State Department’s agenda indicated […]