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Jan 20, 2023

In First Moves As Governor, Wes Moore Releases Abortion, Cannabis Funding

The newly elected governor released $70 in previously withheld funds to expand abortion access, build out a cannabis industry, and stand up a new paid family leave program.

Jan 19, 2022

D.C. Government Employees Don’t Have Paid Medical Leave. Lawmakers Want To Change That

The employees who run D.C.’s paid leave program and the rest of the city’s services are not eligible for it.

Jun 02, 2021

Tensions Flare About $400 Million Paid Family Leave Surplus In Bowser’s Budget

Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to put a $400 million surplus in the paid family leave program to use for business relief, a move progressive activists and some lawmakers oppose.

Feb 02, 2021

A DCPS Teacher Spoke Out After Her Stillbirth. Now D.C. Might Grant City Workers 2 Weeks Of Bereavement Leave

Advocates say the change is a step in the right direction, but they want mothers of stillborn children to be able to claim the entirety of their maternity leave.

Jun 26, 2020

D.C.’s Paid Family Leave Program Gets Final Go-Ahead To Launch July 1

The city’s chief financial officer has certified that the program has enough funding to move forward.

May 22, 2019

Sweetgreen Will Offer Five Months Of Paid Parental Leave

“This move is rare for our industry and we hope this creates a conversation for other companies to join in,” said the founders of the homegrown salad chain.

Nov 02, 2018

How Paid Family Leave Became The Heart Of The D.C. Council At-Large Race

Council member Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) helped write a law requiring that employers provide paid family leave. And now Dionne Reeder, a restaurant owner, wants Silverman out of office.

Oct 10, 2017

D.C. Already Passed A Paid Family Leave Law. Here’s Why The Council Is Still Discussing It

Here’s what is happening with the legislation’s latest go-around.

Feb 21, 2017

D.C. Council May Again Revisit System For Paid Family Leave

A hearing on the new proposal (or proposals) may not be held until June.

Feb 16, 2017

Paid Family Leave Moves Forward Without Bowser’s Signature

It will almost certainly go into effect.

 
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