Ella Gilbreath, 5, stands on the stage as Gov. Abigail Spanberger prepares to sign a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger, left, embraces Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, on Monday before signing a bill that Boysko and Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, right, pushed for. The measure creates a paid family and medical leave program.
People look on as Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, speaks about a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026.
Ella Gilbreath, 5, stands on the stage as Gov. Abigail Spanberger prepares to sign a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger, left, embraces Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, on Monday before signing a bill that Boysko and Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, right, pushed for. The measure creates a paid family and medical leave program.
People look on as Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, speaks about a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026.
