Congressional Democrats cheered after approving President Joe Biden’s massive social spending and climate bill - but a major struggle lies ahead, and Democrats cannot lose any votes if they are to send the Build Back Better measure to Biden’s desk. Read more»
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Political appearances are always exercises in one-ups(wo)manship, even with nominal allies. Sen. Martha McSally took a stand for paid parental leave in a meeting with presidential advisor/daughter Ivanka Trump last week, her office said. Read more»
Federal law guarantees most workers 12 weeks off for events like a birth, but that leave is unpaid. Because Arizona does not provide more than the federal law, it - like many states - got an F for its family-friendly workplace policies. Read more»
Arizona got a grade of D for its legal protections for employees who need to take family or medical leave, in a recent national report ranking states on their health leave laws. But the state was in good company: The report gave grades of D or F to 34 states. Read more» 1