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Fight for New York

Affordability and Cost of Living

Workers Moving Boxes

New York's high cost of living is forcing a mass exodus

Invoice Calculation Scene

Governor Hochul's policies have made New York unaffordable

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Unsustainable Affordability Crisis

New York State ranks 45th nationally for affordability, as overall costs have increased by 18% since Governor Hochul took office
Family Shopping Together

Increased Utility Costs

New York residential electricity costs are 49% higher than the national average
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Wasteful Government Spending

Overall State Government spending has increased by $81 billion over the last five years

Assembly Minority Affordability and Cost of Living
Plan

Address High Prices on Essential Needs

Provide relief for oppressive inflation, reduce high utility bills, and cut taxes on families to make New York a more affordable place to live

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Reduce Government Spending

Impose a cap on annual increases in State spending, cut burdensome regulations, and reduce the size of government to take the burden off of New York taxpayers

Prevent Future Tax Increases

Put legislative requirements in place in order to extend, impose, or increase any State tax, and make sure State agencies cannot raise fees without legislative oversight

Increase Child Care Affordability

Provide tax relief for families with young children, and make it easier for providers to improve their buildings and expand child care availability

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