It’s that time of year again here in New York – state budget crunch time!
…and everyone’s help is needed to get some important items in the final agreement due by the end of this week.
These proposals are on the table now, and together everyday New Yorkers can take action to keep them there.
- Provide public health insurance coverage for ALL low-income immigrants – include the “Coverage for All Act” (S.2237/Rivera, A.3020/Gonzalez-Rojas)
- Protect hospital patients from incurring medical debt that they cannot pay off – include the “Ounce of Prevention Act” (S.1366/Rivera) and “Fair Medical Debt Reporting Act” (S.4907/Rivera)
- Promote grassroots democracy, and counter #BigDonors in election campaigns by empowering small donor constituents – include full funding for New York’s new landmark “Public Campaign Finance Program”.
What people can do now:
- Call Gov. Hochul (518-474-and YOUR OWN State Senator (518-455-2800) and Assemblymember (518-455-4100.)
- Email Gov. Hochul, and YOUR OWN State Senator and Assemblymember (see contact page on their websites.
- Use social media to engage with these lawmakers (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.)
- Inform and ask others by social media, email, texting, and phone calls.
Here’s a couple of “click-to-call” links to use — they make it all quite easy!