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New York governor pushes for paid medical leave during pregnancy

Jan. 04, 2024 15:00 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Pregnant people in New York would have 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul after the state's legislative session kicked off this week. The Democrat’s plan to expand the state's paid family...