2026 State of the State | Governor Kathy Hochul
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Your family. Your future. Her fight.
Since day one, Governor Hochul’s commitment has been simple: your family is her fight. She has stayed focused on delivering real solutions to New Yorkers’ problems. Her 2026 agenda will continue to make life more affordable, keep people safe, and expand opportunity for all New Yorkers.
2026 State of the State Priorities
Proposals would expand Pre-K, 3K, and child care subsidies to achieve affordable, universal care for children under five.
Lowering Costs for New Yorkers
The governor’s affordability agenda includes new steps to reduce energy bills, lower insurance costs, eliminate taxes on tips, and more.
New initiatives will help get illegal guns off our streets and take on emerging threats like untraceable 3D-printed guns.
Proposed legislation would protect children from online predators, regulate AI targeting minors, and boost youth mental health support.
A series of landmark reforms will cut red tape to help build housing and other critical infrastructure faster and at lower costs.
New initiatives would safeguard due process, protect New Yorkers from federal overreach, and ensure no one is targeted for their identity.
The state of our State is strong — and we’re just getting started. If you’re betting on the future, you can bet on New York.
Governor Kathy Hochul
2026 State of the State Book
Governor Hochul’s 2026 agenda includes initiatives that will continue to make life more affordable, keep people safe, and expand opportunity for all New Yorkers. Read about these policy initiatives in the 2026 State of the State Book.
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Watch the 2026 State of the State Address
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