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Backlash to Hochul's decision to halt congestion pricing delays the end of NY legislative session
The final hours of the 2024 New York legislative session have been dominated by a growing rift between Gov. Kathy Hochul and some top democratic state lawmakers over the governor’s decision to halt congestion pricing in New York City.
Hochul pauses congestion pricing as other environmental bills flounder
Gov. Kathy Hochul has put on hold the start of New York City’s congestion pricing plan, which was due to begin at the end of the month. The decision comes as other anti-climate change initiatives are floundering as the legislative session draws to a close.
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