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Governor Hochul's proposed budget includes $300 million for quantum computing initiatives at Stony Brook University, with $100 million allocated for a Quantum Research Innovation Hub. Additional funds include $60 million for commercializing quantum inventions, $65 million for life sciences, and $25 million for a semiconductor chip design center.

The budget also proposes $750 million for water infrastructure improvements and $668 million for climate resiliency projects by the Army Corps of Engineers. Funding includes $425 million for the Environmental Protection Fund and $340 million for parks and recreation.

Transportation funding includes $9.6 million for mass transit, and $352 million for community programs addressing gun violence. Medicaid spending is set to increase from $34.3 billion to $38.2 billion, and $50 million is earmarked for energy efficiency programs.