Stories Related to Wisconsin Families May Soon See Child Care Costs Rise As Funding Help Declines

Appleton Post-Crescent, Green Bay Press-Gazette
Fri, 04/21/2023 - 3:02am

A decrease in Child Care Counts funding could have big consequences for Wisconsin families that use child care.

Sections: u.s.

Powerball jackpot grows to $386 million after no winner Monday. See winning numbers for Aug. 30.
Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no winner Monday. See cash out amount and Wednesday's winning numbers. More
Check out action from FVL vs Xavier girls volleyball
FVL girls volleyball plays against Xavier High School More
Republicans introduce bills to address the state's child care shortage, but Democrats say they fall short
The legislation provides a tax deduction for child care costs and loosens regulations. Democrats say the measures could create safety problems. More
See photos from Jackson Elementary's new accessible playground in Green Bay
The playground is the first accessible playground in the Green Bay School District. It has a spongy, flat ground for students of all abilities. More
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow is stepping down. What he's learned in 17 years on the job
Joe Gow, who started the job in 2007, plans to transition to a faculty role and teach communication studies. More

BING NEWS:

Utilities complete transmission line linking Iowa and Wisconsin
A group of utilities has completed a high-voltage transmission linking Iowa and Wisconsin that environmental groups had tried to block in court.
09/27/2024 - 6:30 am | View Link
Child care or rent? In these cities, child care is now the greater expense
Child care has grown so expensive that full-time care now costs more than rent in 16 of the nation’s 100 largest cities, according to a new report.
09/26/2024 - 10:16 pm | View Link
In swing states, D's and R's favor federal action to help families
As many costs for families, especially those with children, continue to rise faster than wages, a new public consultation survey by the Program for Public Consultation finds bipartisan majorities of ...
09/23/2024 - 5:20 pm | View Link
Planned Portage battery plant in limbo due to lack of funding
Wisconsin Battery Company did not receive a $50 million federal grant that would have allowed the company to begin building a 100,000-square-foot facility.
09/21/2024 - 3:30 am | View Link
Child care costs now surpass rent: A growing challenge for families
A new Lending Tree survey confirmed parents pay about 40% more for child care for two young kids than they do for rent in most parts of the country.
09/19/2024 - 1:05 pm | View Link
More

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site