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Abigail Spanberger: “We are the first state in the south that has now implemented…”

Featuring: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic | Governor of Virginia

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Published | Video Starts at 02:25

And I think that's a really straightforward example of the types of amendments that I put in place. Now, notably, unfortunately in the conversation related to my one veto is lack of recognition of the fact that We are the first state in the south that has now implemented or not implemented yet, but I signed into law paid family and medical leave. I giving access to paid family and medical leave as we build out the program to millions of Virginians. I signed a bill to raise the minimum wage for all workers. (02:25–02:28)

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Asserts that Virginia is the first southern state to sign paid family and medical leave into law.

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