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Nov 2024
18m 46s

Child Care Is on the Ballot in One Texas...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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For decades, activists and lawmakers have tried to change the way child care works in the U.S. But they haven’t had much success. More recently, a fight has been brewing at the local level. This Tuesday, several places around the country will vote on whether to subsidize childcare. WSJ’s Harriet Torry explains what that could mean for one county in Texas. ... Show More
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