US EditionChild care advocates on defense as providers struggle and bills languish
- Nebraska faces a child care crisis with a shortage of affordable options, impacting families and providers.
- Budget shortfalls and a lack of investment in early childhood education contribute to this scarcity.
- Nebraska had about 17,600 fewer child care slots last July, and nine counties lacked licensed facilities as of January.
- Hampson, a Lincoln provider, expressed frustration, stating, "Your whole state is saying this is a priority, and our senators aren't listening."
- Limited access to child care can force working families to leave the labor market, affecting economic recovery.
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The Grand Island IndependentNebraska child care advocates on defense as providers struggle and bills languish
Nebraska has a child care crisis — and with lawmakers confronting a budget shortfall, it’s unlikely going to get better this year, advocates say.
·Cherokee County, United States
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Bill aims to offer free training for more would-be NC child care workers
North Carolina, along with the nation, has been struggling with affordable and available child care, as well as hiring child care workers. A bill in the state legislature would offer expanded free training across the state, like what's already offered in Johnston and Wayne counties.
·Raleigh, United States
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Ginnie Graham: Child care is a workforce issue, not a woman's issue. Here's how to fix it
Columnist Ginnie Graham explains how Tulsa Rep. Suzanne Schreiber became a legislative leader to improve child care access for Oklahomans and details some bills that address the biggest needs.
·Tulsa, United States
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