New York Governor Kathy Hochul promoted cuts to outdated rules in a video about state government efficiency. She said the changes would remove bureaucratic obstacles affecting barbers, salon workers, security guards, hunters, truck and bus operators, and seniors using telehealth. The video drew sharp responses online, including calls for Hochul to resign.
Outdated regulations? GONE.Useless laws? Get ’em out of here.This is what REAL government efficiency looks like. pic.twitter.com/zMkrVqvOYl
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 10, 2026
In the video, Hochul said government “should work for the people, not against them.” She said the state was eliminating “outdated, unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles” that waste New Yorkers’ time and money.
Hochul cited an overly complex renewal process for barbers, salon workers and security guards. She also pointed out a $25 fee for recreational hunters seeking a leash-tracking dog license…