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New York State Paid Off Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Loan, Bringing the Fund to Solvency, Increasing Benefits for Unemployed New Yorkers, and Cutting Costs to Businesses
Other Major Accomplishments Include Increasing Minimum Wage Benefits, Three New Worker Safety Laws, Free Community College for Adult Learners, and Expanded Wage Theft Enforcement.
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Governor and New York State Legislature Paid Off Trust Fund Loan in FY26 Budget, Increasing Benefits for Unemployed New Yorkers and Cutting Costs to Businesses.
Builds on Governor Hochul’s Ongoing Efforts To Increase Benefits for New York’s Workforce and Save Businesses Money.
Governor and New York State Legislature Paid Off Trust Fund Loan in FY26 Budget, Increasing Benefits for Unemployed New Yorkers and Cutting Costs to Businesses
