Albany lawmakers are set to vote on the state budget today.
Mayor Bill de Blasio continued to praise the spending plan over the weekend.
The budget is being conferenced by members of the State Senate and Assembly.
It includes $ 340 million for universal pre-K, $ 300 million of which will be earmarked for the city.
The mayor and Governor Andrew Cuomo had been at odds over how to fund the program. De Blasio wanted permission from Albany to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, but Cuomo believed it could be implemented without a tax hike.
The mayor says he’s happy with what he’s seen of the plan.
“Look, we have to look at all the details. The bottom line of this budget is that we have the resources that we need for our central focus which is to get the pre-k and after school done. We’re really pleased, this is a historic moment for the city,” De Blasio said.
One thing not in the budget is campaign finance reform, but lawmakers say they hope it can be addressed separately.
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