Taxing Long Island: Republican lawmakers say state's climate goals could impact affordability crisis
The state Republican Conference says the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is playing a big role.
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State Republican lawmakers are trying to figure out which affordability issues need to take priority.
Those officials say housing and energy costs are taking precedent. The state Republican Conference says the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is playing a big role. It requires the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
It's going to create a challenge for Long Island schools in the next two years. The Environmental Bond Act set aside $500 million for schools to buy new buses. Districts can still apply for that funding with $200 million left.
