How Hochul is handling ‘Washington whiplash’

Good afternoon — It’s Thursday, and World Food Day.

In today’s CapCon:

  • Hochul says she’s got “Washington whiplash” but has found her footing on how to deal with it.

  • New York’s law moving most local elections to even years was upheld by the state’s top court, but that may not be the last word.

  • Hochul signed eight housing bills Thursday, including an algorithmic rent ban.

  • New York is starting to implement changes to SNAP from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that will change how benefits are determined.

  • Empire State Development is proposing the regulatory framework for how tax credits will be awarded for major semiconductor projects.

Names in today’s CapCon: Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Donald J. Trump, Zohran Mamdani, Elise Stefanik, Michael Garcia, Bruce Blakeman, Ed Romaine, Linda B. Rosenthal

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