New York governor to outline agenda ahead of crucial House elections

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will outline her agenda in a State of the State address on Tuesday, with the Democrat expected to focus on housing, crime and education policies ahead of a pivotal election season in a state whose races could determine control of Congress.

The annual speech is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the state Capitol in Albany and will detail the governor’s priorities for the nascent legislative session.

Hochul has spent the past week debuting pillars of her agenda, calling for an overhaul of literacy education and paid medical leave during pregnancy, among other things. She has also previously teased action to increase the housing supply and make the state more affordable, and an initiative to combat retail theft.

The address will come as both Republicans and Democrats place increased attention on New York as a potential battleground state for the U.S. House in November, adding a level of national importance to the governor’s agenda this year.

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For Hochul, a major priority