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CHILD CARE


Some child care providers expect to shutter after Texas lawmakers leave $2.3 billion proposal off final budget

Federal pandemic relief to hard-hit day care operators is drying up, forcing some providers to close.

In first session after Dobbs ruling, Texas lawmakers provide more support for pregnant and parenting college students

Now that Texas has a near-total ban on abortion, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are trying to make sure colleges are serving students who are pregnant or have children.

Texas House votes to repeal sales tax on menstrual products and diapers

The bill, which Democrats have been pushing for years, has become a top priority after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Senate has already passed the bill, which would provide tax relief on the purchase of menstrual products, diapers and other child care necessities.

Lawmakers consider long-shot $2.3 billion proposal to keep struggling child care providers afloat

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upset the fragile child care industry, about a third of the state’s child care providers remain closed.

$48 million investment in funding for childcare in Harris County approved by commissioners court

Judge Lina Hidalgo will join Commissioner Garcia and community leaders Monday to unveil a proposed pilot program that aims to increase accessibility to high-quality childcare and early childhood development in Harris County.

‘Time is running out’: Hidalgo urges child care providers to apply for relief fund program before deadline

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging child care providers across the county to take advantage of millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds before time runs out. Hidalgo is holding the discussion after visiting a child care facility Tuesday afternoon.

Families are desperate for child care, but providers face a “roller coaster” trying to survive

Although child care providers have mostly reopened, 8% have closed permanently since the start of the pandemic — and 57% of Texas counties still qualify as child care deserts.

Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $8M proposal to support early childhood programs

Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia held a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss a new proposal to invest $7.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds for early childhood programs.

Texas foster care children exposed to sexual abuse, given wrong medication and neglected in unlicensed placements, new report says

Texas foster care children exposed to sexual abuse, given wrong medication and neglected in unlicensed placements, new report says

The federal judge overseeing the decadelong lawsuit against Texas for conditions in its foster care system cut this week’s hearing short. She proposed all parties involved, including the governor, “cut to the chase” to identify solutions.

Colin Allred is the first known member of Congress to take paid paternity leave. Now he's pushing for it nationally.

Colin Allred is the first known member of Congress to take paid paternity leave. Now he's pushing for it nationally.

With COVID-19 making paid parental leave even more critical, the Dallas Democrat is helping lead the move to change federal policy for fathers as well as mothers.

Biden administration threatens to sue after Texas officials say they’ll yank licenses from facilities housing unaccompanied migrant children

Biden administration threatens to sue after Texas officials say they’ll yank licenses from facilities housing unaccompanied migrant children

A federal attorney claims an order from Gov. Greg Abbott violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause and said legal action could follow if the state carries through with plans to pull licenses from the federally contracted facilities.

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