Elusive Budget, Dems Midterm Gains, World Cup Costs

From the Lobby with Jack O'Donnell · Apr 23, 2026 · 9m

Three weeks late. No budget. And patience is wearing thin.

So, are we any closer to a deal?

In this episode of From the Lobby, Jack O’Donnell dives into the budget talks and the quiet shifts that could change the outcome.

Here’s what we’re getting into:

Is there any real progress on a final budget?

Kathy Hochul softens her stance on climate goals—is it a compromise or a strategy?

The auto insurance fight and why Gov. Hochul will stand her ground

A new tax on high-end second homes… and now other regions want in!

Democrats are gaining ground heading into the midterms—real shift or early noise?…