New York lawmakers have narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing their 9th state budget extender, which will keep the state's finances running until May 6. The latest extension comes as a relief to state officials and residents, who had been bracing for the possibility of a shutdown after the initial April 1 deadline was missed. The ongoing budget impasse has highlighted deep divisions between Democrats and Republicans over issues such as education funding, tax reform, and economic development. With the extension in place, lawmakers will have a few more weeks to hammer out a comprehensive budget agreement before the new deadline.
New York lawmakers pass 9th state budget extender that runs through May 6 Spectrum News
