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NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 29, 2025

May 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about how the state budget and proposed federal tax cut bill could affect the county's budget and more.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Big Beautiful Bill, New York State Budget, PJ Wendel

$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed

May 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, Medicaid, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, New York State Legislature, NYS Free Breakfast and Lunch Program, smartphone ban, State Foundation Aid, Tom DiNapoli

NYS Lawmakers Come To Agreement On State Budget

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State lawmakers have come to an agreement on a $254 billion State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal Monday night. The budget includes a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools and a middle-class tax cut. Hochul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child tax credit, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, smartphone ban, universal free school meals

Jamestown School Board Approves $115.8 Million 2025-26 Budget

April 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025-26 Jamestown School Budget, American Rescue Plan, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Persell Middle School

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – January 30, 2025

January 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor took office on January 1, 2025. He shares how his first few weeks in office have gone as well as his thoughts on the proposed New York State Budget. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, New York State Budget

[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – January 30, 2025

January 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello shares his thoughts on Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget and discusses goals for this legislative session. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget

Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’

January 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, New York State Budget

Assemblyman Molitor Expresses Concern Over State Spending, Finds Common Ground

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is expressing concern about state spending while finding some common ground with other initiatives proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Molitor, who took office representing the 150th State Assembly District on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, New York State Budget, State of the State, universal free school meals

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 23, 2025

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to discuss the State Budget and State of the State; the Jamestown Airport, immigration, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Immigration, New York State Budget, PJ Wendel, State of the State

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