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Abigail Spanberger: Virginia is the 14th state in the country to adopt a policy like this. It’s a policy that I think people are going to…

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Virginia is the 14th state in the country to adopt a policy like this. It’s a policy that I think people are going to feel in a positive way, but it is a major shift, and we have to get it right.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia
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virginiamercury.com
Jun 15, 2026

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On the implementation of paid family and medical leave.

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