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A Better Balance
Coverage of A Better Balance in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom Reverses on Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit for Teachers in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom reversed his stance to support a new paid pregnancy leave program for public school and community college employees, providing up to 14 weeks of paid leave. Previously, he vetoed similar proposals in 2019 and 2024, but lawmakers now approved the policy as part of the state budget, citing improved financial conditions.
- Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more
Colorado and Illinois have adopted paid NICU leave policies, with Colorado offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave and Illinois guaranteeing between 10 and 20 days of unpaid leave. A federal bill is being drafted to add NICU leave to the Family and Medical Leave Act. The movement aims to support parents with newborns in intensive care.