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Groups skeptical of proposed child care fraud legislation - Ohio
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (576+ words) (The Center Square) " Policy experts are sounding off about proposed legislation heard by the Ohio House Children and Human Services committee recetly to address potential fraud in the child care sector. The Republican-introduced would establish rules for surveillance of child…...
WA bill to protect students would also exempt some gov employee info from disclosure - Washington
2+ week, 2+ day ago (455+ words) (The Center Square) " A Washington state bill would exempt certain public employee and student information from disclosure under state open records laws, a move proponents argue is necessary to protect individuals" privacy but critics say could damage transparency. Washington state…...
Report: Better economy and reforms boost child welfare - Arizona
2+ week, 3+ day ago (464+ words) Report: Better economy and reforms boost child welfare - The Black Chronicle Report: Better economy and reforms boost child welfare (The Center Square) " Arizona's improving economy and welfare reforms have led to better outcomes for children, according to a new report....
WA DCYF child care reimbursement rates could increase by 30% from 2021 levels - Washington
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (312+ words) (The Center Square) " As ongoing controversy persists over alleged fraud with Department of Children, Youth & Families Working Connections Childcare Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson's proposed 2026 supplemental operating budget could increase the reimbursement rates for licensed home-based child care providers by 30%. Currently,…...
Ohio lawmakers want cameras in day care centers - Ohio
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (369+ words) (The Center Square) " Child care centers in Ohio could soon be required to install cameras both inside and outside of buildings give the state immediate access to the footage. Two Ohio legislators have introduced legislation requiring the cameras, and they…...
Hochul touts $4.5B child care plan - New York
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (526+ words) (The Center Square) " Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting her administration's plans to spend $4.5 billion on a statewide "universal" child care program as she seeks another term in office. On Thursday, Hochul visited a child care facility in…...
WATCH: Potential daycare fraud dominates questions at WA legislative preview
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (849+ words) (The Center Square) " Washington state legislative leaders met with reporters in Olympia on Friday to discuss priorities for the 60-day legislative session that begins on Monday, with several media outlets, including The Center Square, asking about potential fraud involving taxpayer…...
Seattleâs new mayor has no plans to look into possible local daycare fraud
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) (The Center Square) " It seems new Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has no plans in her capacity as such to investigate allegations of local daycare fraud. When asked by KOMO News on Wednesday whether she intended to have the Office of…...
'Flabbergastedâ WA daycare owner frustrated over alleged Somali fraud in industry
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (694+ words) (The Center Square) " As more is revealed about the potential daycare fraud within the Somali community in Washington state and the Department of Children, Youth & Families scrambles to respond, one large daycare provider is sharing his frustrations with The Center…...
Controversy, debate intensifies regarding WA child care center fraud allegations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (778+ words) (The Center Square) " The debate over allegations of Somalian child care center fraud in Washington state has intensified, drawing responses and counter responses from state and federal officials over the veracity of the claims and the proper response. The Center…...