Caucus Releases 2024 People’s Budget Framework From Harlem To The Hudson
Under the leadership of Chair Assembly member Michaelle Solages (D-Nassau County), the members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus released the” 2024 People’s Budget”.
An annual document outlining budget priorities crucial for uplifting and enhancing the livelihoods of Black, Latino, and Asian communities across New York State. This year’s budget committee was led by Co-Chairs Senator Samra Brouk, Senator Zellnor Myrie, Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, and Assemblymember Steven Raga.
Centered on the theme “A Demand for Justice,” the Caucus advocates for tangible, long-term solutions that align with the state’s overarching racial and social justice objectives. This strategic document focuses on tax parity and social investments. Importantly, these measures revolve around parity, with the goal of equitably raising funds to make essential investments back into our state. This includes a dedicated focus on housing, climate action, a New Deal for CUNY, and the establishment of universal childcare, among other crucial initiatives.
“The NY Renews coalition, representing 370+ organizations across the state, is happy to see many of our climate and environmental justice priorities in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus’s 2024 People’s Budget,” said Stephan Edel, Executive Director of NY Renews. “The bills and budget items in the People’s Budget include much of the Climate, Jobs, and Justice bill package, which would kickstart a pollution-free, resilient climate future, built by workers with good union jobs to ensure a healthy, livable state for Black, Latino, and Asian communities statewide.”