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South Carolina lawmakers approve expansion of paid parental leave for state employees

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Jun 29, 2026

South Carolina lawmakers approve expansion of paid parental leave for state employees

Thousands more South Carolina state employees could soon qualify for paid parental leave after state lawmakers gave final approval to bipartisan legislation exp |!| Columbia Lawmak…

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