Christie denies lawmakers attempt to expand family leave

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie shot down a bill that would have expanded paid leave for workers in the state, saying that it would result in increased taxes.

The Republican issued a conditional veto on Friday of the law passed by the Democrat-led Legislature that would have increased the eligibility period for family leave insurance from six to 12 weeks.

The measure also would have added siblings, grandparents, grandchildren and parents-in-law to the list of caregivers who could take the benefits.

Christie said that the law would result in increased taxes paid by workers in the state and told lawmakers to instead refocus the bill to raise awareness of the benefits that are currently available.

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