Minnesota child care providers must meet a January 9 deadline to avoid losing funding
Minnesota officials have been given a deadline to submit information about child care providers and parents who are getting federal funds, or they could face losing this funding. According to a notice sent out to child care providers, they must provide this information to the federal government by January 9. This notice follows the U.S. […]
DOJ official cautions Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to stop interfering with journalists following her claims that ‘influencers’ are targeting Somali child care workers.
On Thursday, officials from the Justice Department affirmed their commitment to safeguarding the free speech rights of citizen journalists. This follows Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s allegations that “extremist influencers” have been harassing Somali child care providers in the city. Ahead of her inauguration, Wilson shared a message expressing her “solidarity” with Somali child care workers, […]
With rising health care premiums, other options are being eliminated in Minnesota.
Changes Ahead for Special Needs Basic Care in 2026 In 2026, significant alterations will be made to Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) coverage, largely due to Medica’s purchase of UCare’s business. Aside from the rising health insurance costs linked to the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies, another insurance plan is also preparing for major […]
2012 audit revealed $16M in improper child care payments to Minnesota, with millions more sent to the state since then.
Minnesota Day Care Scandal Overview WASHINGTON — The day care scandal in Minnesota has been developing for years. According to an audit conducted almost a decade ago, nearly 20% of taxpayer money, approximately $16 million, that was intended for child care centers was misappropriated. This audit was highlighted during the Trump administration, focusing on the […]
ACA is Effective, But We’ve Enhanced It with an Affordability Fund; ACA Requires Subsidies for Accessible Care
New Mexico’s Plan for Affordable Healthcare During the MS NOW Report on Wednesday, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez, a Democrat, emphasized that the state has always aimed to enhance the Affordable Care Act through the Affordable Care Fund. He noted that while Obamacare is effective, it requires additional subsidies to help residents in New […]
Trump Broadens Child Care Funding Halt Beyond Minnesota
Federal Child Care Funding Freeze Expands The Trump administration is broadening a freeze on federal child care funding beyond just Minnesota as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conducts a nationwide review aimed at addressing fraud concerns. Deputy Secretary of Health, Jim O’Neill, announced on Tuesday that all federal child care payments […]
Trump administration stops child care funding across the country until states prove proper use of funds
HHS Freezes Child Care Funding Amid Fraud Allegations The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt federal child care funding across all states in the U.S. This decision came after the Trump administration imposed a freeze on Minnesota’s program, triggered by ongoing allegations of extensive fraud. On Wednesday, HHS spokesperson Andrew […]
Mamdani and Hochul are urged to back a payroll tax to finance universal child care, according to a progressive think tank.
New Year, New Taxes? State employees in New York are set to face higher taxes as funding for a large universal child care initiative is on the horizon, championed by the newly elected Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul. A recent study indicates a substantial fiscal challenge ahead. The Fiscal Policy Institute, a progressive […]
Day care owner reportedly killed baby by slamming his head into the floor
An Arkansas day care owner has been charged with capital murder after allegedly harming an infant in her care. According to police, Erin Soles, 23, is accused of repeatedly slamming the head of an 8-month-old boy against the floor while changing his diaper. The incident reportedly occurred at a day care in Little Rock, where […]
HHS plans to halt future child care funding to states other than Minnesota.
Child Care Funding Freeze and Fraud Investigation WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to halt all future child care funding for states, excluding Minnesota. Meanwhile, President Trump has suggested that his administration will uncover significant fraud issues in California. The review of government funding commenced in Minnesota and […]