Assemblymember Josh Jensen on the 2026-2027 NYS budget
About this episode
Assemblymember Josh Jensen discusses the 2026-2027 New York State budget and related issues.
The new state budget was nearly two months late when it was passed, and New York lawmakers are sharing their perspectives on the process, what's included, and what they think is missing. This hour, we're joined by Assemblymember Josh Jensen. He discusses his take on healthcare spending, the statewide moratorium on large-scale data centers, and more. You can join the discussion and ask Assemblymember Jensen your questions about state business. In studio: Assemblymember Josh Jensen, District 134 --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .
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Guest: Josh Jensen
Topics covered
- New York State budget
- healthcare spending
- data centers
- lawmakers perspectives
- state business
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