Six months into Minnesota’s Paid Leave program, nearly $600 million has gone to approved applicants, with about 75,000 Minnesotans receiving benefits. Digital Editor Aaliyah Demry breaks down the numbers.
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Thousands apply for state’s new paid leave program
Minnesota paid family and medical leave applications are already nearing 12,000 as the new state program officially launches.
Posted inLocal & State
These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives
Minnesota enters 2026 with major new laws in effect, including paid family and medical leave, clearer worker break requirements, a minimum wage increase, new protections for vulnerable adults, and changes to voting, water use, boating fees, and hunting rules.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Paid leave debate ramps up at MN Capitol
Paid leave remains one of the bigger issues being considered in the Minnesota Legislature this session.