La Tonya Johnson: “Our neighboring states, like Minnesota, have already…”

“It's the foundation upon which healthier, more, more resilient Wisconsinites can grow. But more than that, it's just good business. Our neighboring states, like Minnesota, have already implemented these [paid family leave] policies, attracting and retaining top talent for their economy. Since adopting these measures, businesses see lower turnover rates, reduced hiring and training costs, and increased employee loyalty and productivity. Wisconsin businesses deserve these same economic advantages, but our working families deserve those same sense of security.” (03:17–03:26)

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