Shapiro’s Silence on Paid Family Leave Stands in Stark Contrast with Democratic Rivals. What Gives?

Shapiro’s silence on paid family leave stands in stark contrast with Democratic rivals. What gives?

While other rising-star governors like Tim Walz, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom, and JB Pritzker have expanded paid leave in their states, Josh Shapiro has stayed silent on Pa.'s Family Care Act.

Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Federal Paid Family Leave Funding for States

On April 30, 2025, Congressional Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act in the House of Representatives. The bill would develop a three-year pilot program administered by the federal Department of Labor (DOL) that would provide grant funding to states that establish paid family leave programs in partnership with private companies. To qualify for fund…