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Proposed parental & family medical leave, what it includes, and why some oppose it

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Maine Public

We discuss the proposed bill before the state legislature that would allow almost all Maine workers to receive 12 weeks of paid leave for specific instances of parental or family medical care. We’ll learn how the leave would be covered by employers, and what the concerns are regarding tax hikes and impacts on small businesses.

Panelists:
Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.