New York state budget bills are being passed a full week and a half after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a deal on the spending plan, which has now grown to around $263 billion.

While the drawn-out process is finally coming to an end, it’s clear from remarks made on the state Senate floor this afternoon by Sen. James Skoufis that some lawmakers are deeply unhappy with how the governor handled the negotiations. 

Capital Tonight spoke with Jack O’Donnell, managing partner at O'Donnell & Associates, about the governor’s decision to announce a budget deal early, as well as her skill as a negotiator.