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Changes Made to Paid Family Medical Leave Bill

3.14.25 – A bill that would mandate paid family and medical leave narrowly passed the House last week and now heads to the Senate Finance Committee. Gwyneth speaks to Tracy McDaniel of the Southwest Women’s Law Center about why she has advocated for this proposal for years β€” and why she’s pushing back against concerns that it could make hiring in New Mexico more difficult. 

Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 

Guest: Tracy McDaniel, Policy Advocate, Southwest Women’s Law Center 

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.