Organizations blame the shortfall on post-COVID-19 upheaval, a wage rise in Starbucks-type jobs and not enough public funding to offer higher salaries.
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed legislation Thursday to expand and simplify access to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program statewide. The new legislation establishes uniformity around
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Sept. 15 that aims to establish uniformity around what qualifies as full-time employment and allows public service employers to certify employment on behalf of workers.