Hochul's affordability-focused climate pivot draws business support, may signal shift for Democrats
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Marie J. French
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is shifting her climate policy to prioritize affordability, including weakening the state's 2019 landmark climate law. This "affordability-first" approach has drawn praise from business groups, centrist Democrats, and some labor leaders, while her only progressive primary challenger dropped out. The article positions Hochul's strategy as a potential blueprint for other Democratic leaders rethinking aggressive climate mandates in favor of economic concerns.
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bskyHochul's affordability-focused climate pivot draws business support, may signal shift for Democratspolitico.comKey quotes
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Hochul is focused on affordability issues as she runs for reelection and her only progressive primary challenger — who'd tacked to her left on environmental issues — dropped out after failing to gain traction.
Business groups and some labor leaders lauded Hochul for securing changes to the state's 2019 climate law and steering an 'all of the above' energy strategy focused on pocketbook concerns.
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