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Gov. Walz urges state lawmakers to boost funding for child care assistance Parents deserve the peace of mind knowing their child is being cared for while they provide for their families, Governor Walz said.
Posted: May 11, 2021 12:44 AM
Updated: May 11, 2021 6:29 AM
Posted By: Anthony Monzon
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz is urging state lawmakers to boost funding for child care providers serving low-income families.
During a visit to a child care center in St. Paul Monday, the governor urged legislators to increase reimbursement rates for providers available through Minnesota s Child Care Assistance Program. The program helps families with low incomes pay for child care while parents pursue employment or education.
Local lawmakers oppose tax hikes, but differ over tax cuts
Taxes are one of the unfortunate certainties in life, but there s plenty of discussion in how Minnesota should fenagle taxes to beat a more than billion dollar deficit on the horizon. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 7:08 pm, Feb. 21, 2021 ×
Attending the 2017 Eggs & Issues politics forum are state Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point (left), Rep. John Poston, R-Lake Shore, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, state Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa, and Rep. Dale Lueck, R-Aitkin. As members of the same party, they re often on the same page when it comes to the budget, but there are some differing perspectives with how the state should move forward. Brainerd Dispatch file photo