Live Briefing: Barr to Appear Before Congress as Lawmakers Await the Mueller Report

Attorney General William P. Barr is hoping for a routine budget hearing, even as lawmakers plan to grill him about his handling of the special counsel’s findings. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/us/politics/william-barr-hearing.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

7 Takeaways From New York’s $175 Billion Budget

The budget takes up thousands of pages and billions of dollars, and will change the way New Yorkers vote, shop, commute and more. Here is a look at what’s included, what’s not and who is responsible. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/nyregion/new-york-state-budget.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

New York State Budget Deal Brings Congestion Pricing, Plastic Bag Ban and Mansion Tax

The budget agreement, announced early Sunday, includes a new tax on high-end homes and a fee to drive into Manhattan’s busiest areas. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/nyregion/budget-new-york-congestion-pricing.html?partner=rss&emc=rss