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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How will California pay for Gov. Newsom’s proposed increase of paid parental leave?

    Now that Gavin Newsom has stepped into the Governor’s Office, he’s expected to unveil his budget. With it comes a proposal to significantly expand paid leave for new parents -- from the current six weeks to six months.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 7, 2019 • 1 min read

    Now that Gavin Newsom has stepped into the Governor’s Office, he’s expected to unveil his budget. With it comes a proposal to significantly expand paid leave for new parents -- from the current six weeks to six months. It would be the most extensive paid parental leave policy in the nation.

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    How will Gov. Newsom pay for a major increase in paid parental leave?
    1. 0:00How will California pay for Gov. Newsom’s proposed increase of paid parental leave?You’re reading this
    2. 6:58How parents are preparing for a possible LAUSD strike
    3. 15:36Can Trump build the wall without Congressional approval?
    4. 23:06What makes LA wonderful and horrible at the same time
    5. 37:45Why do so few women get Best Director nominations or wins?
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