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The bill was a priority this session for DFL lawmakers, who won complete control of state government in November. Business interests warn it will be a burden on taxpayers and businesses alike.
Lawmakers on Thursday, May 18, approved the final version of a bill to create a state program that would offer 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave with a 20-week annual cap.
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DFL leaders on Thursday also said that they would likely need the remaining four days of legislative session to wrap up a state budget, contrary to prior talk about finishing early.
The clock is ticking for Minnesota lawmakers as the legislative session is expected to end Monday but there's still a lot of work to do....