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Republican lawmaker hopes to repeal funding for Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program


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  Rep. Joshua Morris has introduced legislation to repeal the payroll tax funding Maine's new paid family and medical leave program.

Republican state Rep. Joshua Morris of Maine has introduced a bill to repeal the funding for the state's new paid family and medical leave program, which was signed into law by Governor Janet Mills in July 2023. The program, set to begin in 2026, would provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for various family and medical reasons, funded by a payroll tax split between employees and employers. Morris argues that the program represents an unnecessary expansion of government, potentially harming small businesses and the economy. He believes that such benefits should be managed by the private sector or through existing federal programs like FMLA. Despite his efforts, the bill faces significant opposition from Democrats and labor groups who support the program, viewing it as essential for workers' rights and family support.

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