New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 17-23. As of April 23, Hochul has issued 13 executive orders in 2023—six fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is below:
- EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 4.20, where the governor continues a statewide disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages.
Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of April 17-23, the nation’s governors issued 43 executive orders. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued the most with 20. Governors in 40 states issued the fewest orders with zero. Democratic governors issued 5 of the 43 orders, while Republican governors issued 38.
