The companion measures passed over the objections of Republican lawmakers seeking carve-outs for small businesses that would be forced to honor weeks of paid time off for a broad range of legally ...

Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, speaks in April 2025 at an Augusta rally in support of Maine's new paid family leave law. Applications for the program open Monday, the state Department ...

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Sage Conway, a dental hygienist from Cottage Grove, holds her infant son Theo on Thursday. Conway had a positive experience with the state's paid leave program, taking 6 weeks of bonding leave from ...

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Just three months in, and Minnesota’s new paid family and medical leave program seems to be in trouble. Perhaps most egregious (but really, is anyone surprised?), “Employees are going on vacation or ...

Circle City Broadcasting is expanding its commitment to local journalism in Central Indiana with the launch of three new ...

LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch has opened applications for its 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program, offering paid positions for local high school and college students interested in gaining ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — There’s potential good news on othe personal finance front for families. Amanda, a social media star and legislation expert shares the detail on why this could be a huge win ...

An invasive ant species with a painful and potentially dangerous sting is spreading across the United States, prompting warnings for residents to stay alert. Lynchburg officials reinstate burn ban for ...