Gov. Phil Scott used his weekly press conference to spotlight the benefits of the state’s voluntary paid family and medical leave program, which recently opened up participation to include individuals and small businesses with just one employee.
While more than 10,000 Vermonters are participating almost three years into its phased launch, the insurance program is primarily covering state employees, and officials hope more businesses and individuals will consider joining. According to The Hartford insurance company, which manages the program for the state, about 1,800 current…