New York lawmakers appear to have reached a deal on the framework of a final budget agreement for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The Senate began passing budget bills last night and will be back at it this morning at 10. The Assembly plans to start considering budget bills during a session that begins at noon. The more than $150 billion spending plan reportedly includes a $1 billion increase to public education spending along with more tuition assistance for state residents. It also raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18 years old. More details will be released today. The fiscal year began Saturday, and the legislature approved a budget extender Monday.
