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Ulster County adopts 12‑week parental leave program after debate over costs and scope
Summary
The Ulster County Legislature adopted Resolution 119 to create a parental‑leave program offering paid leave (12 weeks at full wages per discussion), 19–4, after debate over fiscal impact, inclusion of foster care and eldercare, and whether benefits continue to accrue. A motion to send the resolution back to committee was proposed and withdrawn.
On March 18 the Ulster County Legislature adopted Resolution 119, creating a county parental‑leave program by a roll‑call vote of 19–4. The measure drew robust debate on its fiscal impact, scope and implementation.
Supporters, including Majority Leader Ushitel and multiple legislators, framed the program as a recruitment and retention tool that provides full wages for a set period (sponsors described 12 weeks in debate) and expands benefits for county…
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