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Hochul, Mamdani Unveil Free, Universal Child Care Expansion in New York
The announcement marks a key step toward Mamdani’s pledge of free care for children under 5 in New York City.
Trump Threatens Child Care Funding Across the US After Bogus Social Media Claim
Reports of a nationwide freeze came after a video with debunked claims circulated social media this week.
Universal Child Care Is Popular. New Mexico Showed Us How We Can Win It.
A vibrant, grassroots, bottom-up movement was behind the victory, offering a template that other states can follow.
Survey Finds Half of Teachers Expect to Buy Food for Students This School Year
Fears of increased food insecurity grow amid looming federal SNAP funding cuts.
New Mexico Becomes First State to Provide Universal Free Child Care
The historic program, which starts November 1, will save families an estimated $12,000 per child every year.
Michigan AG Warns Capitulating to Trump’s Trans Health Care Ban May Be Illegal
State attorneys general will play a decisive role in halting preemptive compliance with Trump’s anti-trans threats.
Average Child Care Cost for a Baby Exceeds In-State College Tuition in 41 States
And in most states, child care for families with two kids costs more than a mortgage or rent.
FL GOP Bill Would Allow Employers to Schedule Child Workers for Overnight Shifts
“This bill is going to lead to exploitation of children,” one critic of the proposal said.
Trump and GOP Attack Children’s Food Aid in Order to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
This comes as roughly 14 million children in the US are already food insecure.
Minnesota Guaranteed Free School Meals for All Kids. Now Let’s Do It Nationwide.
The program has been a massive success, reducing families' food insecurity and improving academic performance.