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Ned Lamont: “We have the first paid family and medical leave on a…”

Featuring: Ned Lamont, Democratic | Governor of Connecticut

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Discusses State's Future and Personal Insights at Connecticut Mirror Event

Published | Video Starts at 24:36

And what does that mean? That means we provide nurse support for all newborns and we send people there. We're starting this off as a test in Bridgeport. Beyond that, We have the first paid family and medical leave on a statewide basis. Going down to one, making sure that, that mom or dad can spend up to 12 weeks with their child when they get get going. (24:36–24:43)

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Asserts that Connecticut has implemented the first statewide paid family and medical leave program.

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