Hochul and Mamdani’s ‘no-cost’ child care proposal would invite fraudsters.

New York Governor Backs Child Care Plan Amid Scandal Concerns Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposal for universal child care. This comes despite recent revelations in Minnesota about the potential for dishonest practices within such systems. Essentially, this initiative could put additional pressure on New York City’s already struggling […]
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, […]
Child of Catholic Influencer Passes Away Following Flu Struggle

Tragic Loss for Family of Catholic Influencer Paul Kim Prayers and condolences are being shared globally after the 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim passed away due to severe flu complications. According to reports, Kim shared the family’s heartbreaking news on social media, revealing their sense of loss following their son’s death on Wednesday. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Group that opposes police funding bails out man who killed the mother of his child

Tragic Death of Mother Following Release of Abusive Ex-Boyfriend A mother was stabbed and strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend, who had been granted bail, according to a police funding group that shared the news on Wednesday. Mohamed Adan, 36, had been jailed in August 2022 for repeatedly assaulting Rachel Abraham, his girlfriend and mother […]