Paid family medical leave bill passes one hurdle Gene Marrano February 9, 2023 1 min read A bill providing universal paid family medical has passed the State Senate, on a strictly party-line is on its way back to the House. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the program is funded similar to the state’s unemployment program. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Congressman asks Trump-era energy officials about cleaner coalNext: Cave Spring alum Ronde Barber elected to NFL Hall of Fame Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025