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Ohio Democrats Use Coronavirus to Advocate for Paid Family and Medical Leave

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

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Ohio House Democrats are using the coronavirus outbreak in the United States to advocate for paid family and medical leave.

EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Upcoming Legislative Session and Hot Topics

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Laura Baigert

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton

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As the 111th Tennessee General Assembly is set to enter its second session, newly elected Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton gave an exclusive interview to The Tennessee Star to discuss legislative priorities and current issues.

Paid Family Leave Approved for Metro Nashville Employees, Plan Promoted by Mayor Megan Barry

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Wendy Wilson

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Metro employees now have the option of paid family leave, a benefit that has been promoted by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. The plan was approved unanimously Tuesday by the Civil Service Commission and goes into effect immediately. The benefit allows Metro workers to have around six weeks of paid time…