New York prosecutors and public defenders are pushing for increased aid from the state for lawyers carrying student loan debt as the Trump administration restricts a longstanding loan forgiveness program for public service workers.
Dozens of district attorneys and defender groups — adversaries in court, but now allies in Albany — sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) asking her to include the funds in the 2027 budget plan, due April 1.
“Given the volatility of the federal landscape regarding loan forgiveness and repayment options, we need this modest but crucial investment now more than ever to ensure ...
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