Despite calls for a special session with the ND Legislature being denied by Republican leadership, ND Democrats are focusing on bill proposals that will help working families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, ND State Senator Erin Oban and State Representative Karla Rose Hanson proposed a bill that would fund paid leave for workers who contract COVID-19 using CARES Act Funding. 

In this podcast episode, host Joel Heitkamp visits with Senator Erin Oban about the details of the bill proposal and why it's important for working families across North Dakota. 

Take a listen to Senator Oban's full interview with Heitkamp by clicking on the 'play' icon above. 

Despite calls for a special session with the ND Legislature being denied by Republican leadership, ND Democrats are focusing on bill proposals that will help working families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, ND State Senator Erin Oban and State Representative Karla Rose Hanson proposed a bill that would fund paid leave for workers who contract COVID-19 using CARES Act Funding.&nbsp;
In this podcast episode, host Joel Heitkamp visits with Senator Erin Oban about the details of the bill proposal and why it's important for working families across North Dakota.&nbsp;
Take a listen to Senator Oban's full interview with Heitkamp by clicking on the 'play' icon above.&nbsp;

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program on KFGO in Fargo, North Dakota where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day in the upper Midwest region. From politics to public service announcements to sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

Host Joel Heitkamp visits with State Senator Erin Oban about her proposal for paid leave during COVID-19 pandemic.