Dear Neighbors,
The week at the State Capitol saw several important updates from Governor Walz, as well as another impactful piece of legislation being passed off the House floor. Here’s a quick update from St. Paul:
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Similar to the bills we passed last week, the Paid Family & Medical Leave Act was a bill that was previously passed by the Minnesota House, only to be blocked by leadership in the Minnesota Senate. I believe every Minnesotan deserves the opportunity to bond with a newborn, care for a family member, or deal with their own illness without risking their paycheck, and that’s why I voted to pass this bill last night.
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