In a bid at 'keeping child care on the agenda,' Murray talks funding in Olympia

Jan. 18—OLYMPIA — Sen. Patty Murray joined state legislators, moms and kids in the Capitol on Wednesday to talk about federal and state efforts to address the child care crisis,

Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy

History suggests that the procedural plans of the new House Republican majority are likely to lead to more gridlock and legislative instability, not less.

New Mexico may spend record money on early childhood programs

Revenue bonanza to benefit early childhood programs

Let’s make a deal: White House ready to bargain over expanded Child Tax Credit

The last-minute push would concede on a work requisite tied to expanding the credit.

Congress must advance critical home visiting policies that support children, families

As a pediatrician, parent, and grandmother, I know that the birth of a child is one of life’s most joyful moments. I also know that parenting, especially those early years, comes with unique stresses and challenges, and I especially empathize with families with young children who have been more isolated and unable to rely on…

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Why Aren’t Kids A Higher Priority For Congress?

During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Congress substantially increased benefits for children, including big boosts in the Child Tax Credit...