WRGB reports on SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.’s visit to Fulton-Montgomery Community College, where he highlighted efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce and expand mental health support through new state funding. The visit comes amid growing support for Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to offer free community college for adults aged 25 to 55 pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like nursing.

Fulton-Montgomery received $202,000 to invest in healthcare simulation equipment, hire a new health program faculty member, and expand both in-person and telehealth mental health services. This is part of a broader $8 million boost in state tax support for SUNY, the first such increase in nearly ten years, secured in the FY2025 state budget.

The article also notes that Governor Hochul recently announced $1.1 million in grants under the SUNY Adult Learner Leadership Initiative, which aims to enhance access and degree completion for adult students across the state.