Paid family medical leave bill passes one hurdle Gene Marrano February 9, 2023 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Congressman asks Trump-era energy officials about cleaner coalNext: Cave Spring alum Ronde Barber elected to NFL Hall of Fame Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026