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Advancing policy solutions that help rural families

The Hill
February 28, 2023

Rural policy is one issue where Republicans and Democrats should be able to find common ground. The new Congress will be presented with a concrete opportunity as it takes up work to pass a new farm bill that will authorize rural development programs at the Department of Agriculture. It’s an opportunity to address the pandemic’s lingering effects on child care, health care, food insecurity and more.

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Support NH child care bill

Valley News
March 1, 2023

For those who care about families, children, and New Hampshire businesses, please support The Child Care for NH Working Families Act (SB 237) currently pending before the New Hampshire Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

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For the sake of working families, New Hampshire must make child care investments

New Hampshire Bulletin
February 20, 2023

Providing safe, quality child care in a child care center is expensive, and the crisis is multifaceted. Now a bill currently under consideration in the state Senate aims to improve New Hampshire’s child care system. The Child Care for Working Families Act includes changes to the N.H. Child Care Scholarship Program regarding eligibility and reimbursement policies. 

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Legisladores de WA deben invertir en educación temprana

El Sol de Yakima
27 de febrero, 2023

En el corazón de eso está cómo cuidamos a los niños y nos aseguramos de que tengan un futuro exitoso y saludable. Desafortunadamente, el acceso a cuidado infantil de alta calidad es difícil en todo el país y existe una gran oportunidad para invertir en la educación de la primera infancia.

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Clermont restaurant brings community together with a free meal

Spectrum News 13
January 30, 2023

According to Save the Children Action Network, 77% of parents in rural areas are worried they might not be able to afford enough food to feed their family. Every Monday is Community Day at Muse Bistro + Bar, where the business offers free meals to anyone in need, no questions asked. Owner Aaron Straub has also partnered with Building Blocks Ministry to provide vocational training for people with special needs.

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