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 Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025