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“It’s a real issue that needs to be looked at and scrutinized so that we can come up with some models that can help our folks, our families, our mothers,” said the governor.
Group scheduled to issue final report in mid-2024; some lawmakers seeking quicker action
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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he would not support adding $15 million to boost the wages of child care workers despite calls from advocates who say such a move is needed to prevent child care providers from falling “off a cliff.”
The task force will be made up of state officials, plus representatives of tribal, nonprofit, military and other child care programs.
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Meaningful action on the state budget was brought to a crawl after minority lawmakers objected to new provisions in a school-funding amendment