Minnesota Democrats rapidly advance the most progressive agenda in a generation
Concern about voter pushback is seemingly absent, with Democrats saying voters sent them to St. Paul to act.
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Concern about voter pushback is seemingly absent, with Democrats saying voters sent them to St. Paul to act.
Members of the full Minnesota House have passed a bill requiring employers to provide paid sick time. The vote came after hours of debate on Thursday
The proposal passed by a vote of 69-54 and guarantees employees one hour of earned sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. Workers can earn up to 48 hours per year and have 80 hours of unused time be carried over into the following year.
Minnesota families suffer from some of the costliest child care costs in the country, which depresses economic growth by keeping people at home when they might rather be working.