Governor Hochul Goes Grocery Shopping with Constituent to Highlight 2025 State of the State Agenda

Governor Kathy Hochul went grocery shopping with a Western New York constituent to highlight the 2025 State of the State affordability agenda in Cheektowaga. As her first proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Hochul proposed New York State’s first-ever Inflation Refund, which would deliver about $3 billion in direct payments to around 8.6 million New York taxpayers statewide in 2025. This new refund would send a payment of $300 to single taxpayers who make up to $150,000 per year, and a payment of $500 for joint tax filers making up to $300,000 per year. The announcement is one of several proposals to help address the cost of living that will be unveiled as part of the Governor’s upcoming State of the State.