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During a meeting Wednesday, Executive Councilors reversed cleared the way for the first step in a monthslong process to ensure the state gets the correct amount of federal funding for childcare. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Citing DEI language, the NH Executive Council tabled a $1.2 million extension of an existing contract to bolster the Granite Steps for Quality program and provide more professional development opportunities related to caring for children with special needs. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social

After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted in favor of passing a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and child care facilities. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"Home-based care can offer a child more hands-on, individualized, and culturally specific teaching in a way that center-based care might not. Programs can also offer more flexibility in hours of operation and help fill gaps in child care across the state." @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Hundreds in Nashua wave to passing cars at the #NoKings protest at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. #NHPolitics

U.S. Representative for NH D-02 Maggie Goodlander makes appearance at No Kings III protest in Nashua.

John Cote of Hollis holds an upside down American flag at the No Kings protest in Nashua. “Our country is in distress,” Cote said. “I respect the flag, people fought for it, but our country needs help.” (Photo by Maya Mitchell/New Hampshire Bulletin)

"For the past decade, the child care industry has experienced high employee turnover, and businesses are struggling to recruit workers due to low wages." From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

It has been months since New Hampshire passed its state budget, and the status of $15 million appropriated for child care employers remains a point of confusion, including for lawmakers. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

“It goes hand in hand with our housing issues when it comes to our quality of life here in New Hampshire." Gov. Ayotte discusses child care challenges with providers and and advocates during Manchester forum. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

“I think the state’s vision is putting the cart before the horse a little bit. We’re just not there yet." For early care and education advocates, workforce challenges remain a barrier to the state's plans for addressing capacity. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics