Kathy Hochul
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- Milken Institute17 min
A Conversation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul | Global Conference 2024
Kathy Hochul, Jonathan Capehart
Governor Hochul directed New York State to launch the Empire AI Consortium and designate Upstate a semiconductor workforce hub to secure $400 billion in private and public investments while expanding paid leave and mental health support for workers. The initiative pairs $275 million in state funding for a centralized supercomputer with $100 billion in Micron expansion incentives to create 50,000 jobs and integrate STEM curricula in underrepresented communities. Simultaneously, the administration urged institutions to preserve graduation schedules and cultivate collaborative student environments to ensure the future workforce can navigate diverse, high-tech industries without the erosion of essential workplace skills.
- Milken Institute20 min
A Conversation With Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York
Kathy Hochul, Michael Piwowar, Richard Ravitch
Governor Hochul is fortifying New York State's fiscal reserves against potential crises while rejecting tax hikes to stem the out-migration of high-net-worth individuals. Simultaneously, she is collaborating with New York City Mayor Adams on subway safety initiatives and advancing the delayed congestion pricing plan to secure MTA funding. Her administration also prioritized keeping schools open during the Omicron surge through widespread testing and is incentivizing the construction of 100,000 affordable housing units to address long-term economic stability.