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Groups skeptical of proposed child care fraud legislation
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (577+ 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…...
Idaho has least childcare regulations, Vermont the most out of the 50 states
1+ week, 4+ day ago (576+ words) (The Center Square) " Idaho ranks as the freest of the 50 states when it comes to childcare regulations, while Vermont is the least free, according to a new report from the Archbridge Institute. Vice president of policy at the Archbridge Institute…...
Chamber: Lack of child care costly Ohio billions
1+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) (The Center Square) "Ohio's economy is losing out on billions thanks to insufficient child care infrastructure, according to the state's Chamber of Commerce. President and CEO Steve Sivers called on the legislature to invest in the system, while urging the…...
Report: Better economy and reforms boost child welfare
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1141+ words) (The Center Square) - Arizona's improving economy and welfare reforms have led to better outcomes for children, according to a new report.Common Sense Institute Arizona released a report called "Trends in Child Welfare: The State of Arizona's Child Welfare Services…...
WA bill to protect students would also exempt some gov employee info from disclosure.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (452+ 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…...
Lawmakers grapple with child care costs amid budget deficit
3+ week, 9+ min ago (325+ words) (The Center Square) " As California struggles with a projected $18 billion deficit and federal cuts to state-run programs, child care advocates Wednesday urged state lawmakers to allocate more money to help parents of young children. Legislators heard concerns from parents and…...
Ohio lawmakers want cameras in day care centers
1+ mon, 2+ 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
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (524+ words) (The Center Square) " Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting her administration's plans to spend $4.5 billion on a statewide taxpayer-funded child care program as she seeks another term in office." On Thursday, Hochul visited a child care facility in…...
WATCH: WA lawmakers hold work session on DCYF child care subsidies
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1007+ words) Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee (The Center Square) "Washington state Department of Children Youth and Families staff downplayed any fraud in the daycare subsidy system Thursday during a work session before the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. Assistant…...
WATCH: Potential daycare fraud dominates questions at WA legislative preview
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (858+ words) Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn discussing the alleged daycare fraud and how that should be investigated (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…...