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PA House GOP explores whether regulations reduce childcare spots
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (1236+ words) A few years ago, the line outside of the Blair Regional YMCA reminded Sharon Jones of waiting for concert tickets as a youth, with parents sipping coffee in camp chairs in the early hours. But parents weren't trying to snag…...
Families can't work without care: Lycoming, Clinton leaders call for action on early learning staff shortage
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (200+ words) The purpose of the event was to showcase local survey data showing how early education staff shortages are forcing the closing of child care classrooms causing parents to struggle to find the care they need to hold employment. Specifically, data…...