In a dramatic February 24, 2026, Minnesota legislative hearing, state officials from Gov. Tim Walz’s administration, including Deputy Commissioner Evan Rowe and Director Greg Norfleet, confirmed that applicants to the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program have cited injuries from “chemical munitions” used during protests tied to Operation Metro Surge as reasons for needing paid leave.
For context, Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL) inquired whether such incidents prompted applications; officials answered in the affirmative, noting that serious injuries resulting from public harm qualify under the program, which provides up to 12 weeks of benefits funded by employee and employer premiums.
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