With a historic surplus of $17.5 billion for FY 2024-25 and $5.4 billion structural balance for FY 2026-27, Minnesota policymakers… Continue reading Cooperation paves the way for important investments in affordable child care
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Governor Walz releases FY 2024-25 budget priorities
The Walz administration’s recently released budget proposal names as their priorities making Minnesota the best state for children, investing in… Continue reading Governor Walz releases FY 2024-25 budget priorities
Minnesota should do more to support families and child care providers
Before the COVID pandemic, families struggled to afford rising child care costs, while at the same time, child care workers… Continue reading Minnesota should do more to support families and child care providers
Affordable child care: Good for all
At this point in the legislative session, there’s a lot of attention to the negotiations about budget numbers. Those are… Continue reading Affordable child care: Good for all
Investment in child care is a critical investment in Minnesota’s workforce
Our state’s economy has been vibrant for the past several years, and a significant factor in this success is our… Continue reading Investment in child care is a critical investment in Minnesota’s workforce
New state data highlight increasing importance of investing in child care assistance
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) makes child care affordable for about 30,000 Minnesota children all across the state, including… Continue reading New state data highlight increasing importance of investing in child care assistance
Legislative task force recommends improvements to Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program
A bipartisan task force of Minnesota legislators heard from parents, providers and employers about the challenges that a lack of affordable, accessible… Continue reading Legislative task force recommends improvements to Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program
Updated analysis on growing need for investment in child care assistance
The latest data on child care show that about 4,000 fewer families will have access to Basic Sliding Fee Child… Continue reading Updated analysis on growing need for investment in child care assistance