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 Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed Web Staff August 21, 2025