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NC Doubles Parental Leave to 12 Weeks | Raleigh News
North Carolina just made a bold move for working parents: Governor Josh Stein signed a bill expanding paid parental leave to 12 weeks for all new parents—up from 8 for birth parents and 4 for others. This landmark, opposition-free legislation isn’t just compassionate—it’s strategic, aiming to strengthen the state by investing in its people. Stories from teachers who struggled with unpaid leave for their first child, then found relief with paid time off for their second, highlight how this policy eases real-life pressures. With only a few states offering similar benefits, North Carolina is…
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