Hilton Proposes 12-Week Family Leave | Fresno News

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is boldly proposing to expand California’s Paid Family Leave from eight to twelve weeks, funded by slashing $1 billion from the state budget — part of a sweeping $25 billion austerity plan that also includes killing high-speed rail funding, cutting the state workforce by 10%, and eliminating income taxes on the first $150K. While the program already exists and offers up to 90% wage replacement, Hilton’s shift in funding — from payroll taxes to the general fund — has drawn fire from critics who say his math doesn’t add up. Despite likely Democratic opposition, Hilton’s “Operation Zero Waste” aims to position California as the top state for families — even if it means breaking big spending habits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47d1224c2c42a250