Comments on: Unemployment bill speeds through Legislature http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/ Political news in the Lower Hudson Valley, New York state. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:36:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: watchfamilyguy http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-62207 watchfamilyguy Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:40:46 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/?p=9581#comment-62207 First! First!

]]> By: AndrewReed59701 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-45864 AndrewReed59701 Wed, 20 May 2009 19:10:37 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/?p=9581#comment-45864 Excellent point, Correcting. This is an important bill, and not only will it be funded from the federal gov, it will also (as Governor Paterson wisely points out) pump money directly back into NY's economy. Excellent point, Correcting.

This is an important bill, and not only will it be funded from the federal gov, it will also (as Governor Paterson wisely points out) pump money directly back into NY’s economy.

]]> By: Correcting the Record http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-45843 Correcting the Record Wed, 20 May 2009 04:49:24 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/?p=9581#comment-45843 Actually, to clarify the above, this bill, while it does require a broadening of the eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance, does not automatically mean an increased burden on New York employers down the line. In fact, many labor advocates have pointed out that the provisions can be made to sunset (expire) at the point at which the federal government stops funding the program which means that in this instance, New York can get the additional stimulus money and still not be on the hook for additional costs in the future. Actually, to clarify the above, this bill, while it does require a broadening of the eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance, does not automatically mean an increased burden on New York employers down the line. In fact, many labor advocates have pointed out that the provisions can be made to sunset (expire) at the point at which the federal government stops funding the program which means that in this instance, New York can get the additional stimulus money and still not be on the hook for additional costs in the future.

]]> By: For the Record http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-45839 For the Record Wed, 20 May 2009 02:09:12 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/?p=9581#comment-45839 While no one wants to debate whether or not the unemployed should receive a higher weekly rate during this recession, we need to look beyond. This bill will bring in federal stimulus dollars to "float" the next 2 years. Then once that money is gone, this increase will need to get covered by employers. This is just another example of Albany not understanding that their actions have consequences. On top of the new health insurance and energy increase, as well as the income tax hike,you are going to add this one. It's a wonder that any businesses remain. The Governor said he wouldn't pass any bills that have a fiscal impact on localities and businesses without a review and real understanding of the impact. Stand by your Executive Order #17 and veto this bill. It is too costly and won;t reform a system that is in need of repair. While no one wants to debate whether or not the unemployed should receive a higher weekly rate during this recession, we need to look beyond. This bill will bring in federal stimulus dollars to “float” the next 2 years. Then once that money is gone, this increase will need to get covered by employers. This is just another example of Albany not understanding that their actions have consequences. On top of the new health insurance and energy increase, as well as the income tax hike,you are going to add this one. It’s a wonder that any businesses remain.
The Governor said he wouldn’t pass any bills that have a fiscal impact on localities and businesses without a review and real understanding of the impact. Stand by your Executive Order #17 and veto this bill. It is too costly and won;t reform a system that is in need of repair.

]]> By: Billy http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/05/19/unemployment-bill-speeds-through-legislature/comment-page-1/#comment-45836 Billy Wed, 20 May 2009 00:11:04 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/?p=9581#comment-45836 This is GREAT news. Thanks for being the first in the state to report it. This is GREAT news. Thanks for being the first in the state to report it.

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