Lawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move

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Lawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move

The recent bipartisan push to give Alabama educators 12 weeks of paid parental leave was a promising development for a state where teachers have long lacked this essential support. This bill would have provided much-needed stability for educators, covering leave for childbirth, adoption, miscarriage, or stillbirth, recognizing that these events require time and space for physical recovery and emotional healing. Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, who…