Majority of New Yorkers support bail reform rollback, raising taxes on the wealthy: poll
until she gets the bail reform changes she’s seeking.
At the same time, Hochul’s proposal to raise tuition by 3% at most State University of New York campuses, and by 6% at the system’s four university centers, garnered strong opposition — with 64% of voters against the idea. State lawmakers didn’t include the SUNY tuition hike in their own budget plans.Both the proposed bail changes and tax hikes on high income earners enjoyed robust bipartisan support, while a possible SUNY tuition increase drew pushback from both sides of the aisle.
“More than three-quarters of voters support increasing the personal income tax for those making at least $5 million, including 64% of conservatives, and at least 60% of every other demographic group,” he added. “And 72% of voters, up from 65% in January, support giving judges more discretion to set bail for those accused of serious crimes, including 76% of Democrats, 71% of independents and 69% of Republicans … There is also strong bipartisan opposition to a SUNY tuition increase of 3-6%.
Both chambers of the state legislature maintained Hochul’s production targets, but left out a key part of her plan — which would allow the state to override local zoning rules for municipalities who don’t meet their targets. Instead legislators opted to double the amount of incentives available for jurisdictions that fail to meet the construction goals from $250 million to $500 million.
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