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Minnesota DFL Announces Session Priorities Including Paid Family Leave, Clean Energy

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 The Center Square

With more than a $17 billion projected surplus, the Democrats released their priorities at a capitol news conference Wednesday.

“We are moving swiftly because that’s what Minnesotans expect and deserve,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said. “Although there were bipartisan wins over the last four years, many of Minnesotans’ priorities were blocked by the Republican Senate majority. With unified DFL control of state government, we now have an opportunity to work quickly to improve people’s lives. The DFL-led House and Senate are going to work hard and work together to meet the needs of Minnesotans and build a state that works better for everyone.”

Arizona Democrats Propose 26 Weeks of Paid Family Leave

February 6, 2022February 5, 2022 The Center Square

A handful of Democrats in the Arizona legislature are supporting a bill that would require employers to give workers up to 26 weeks of paid leave per year.

Fifteen Democrats in the Arizona legislature co-sponsored SB 1644 on Tuesday, February 1. The bill, introduced by Raquel Terán. D-Phoenix, would enact paid family and medical leave in Arizona.

If passed, the bill would allow for up to 26 weeks of paid leave in cases of childbirth, caring for a relative, caring for a military family member, and for victims of domestic violence, among other reasons.

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

March 9, 2020March 8, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

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

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

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…

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