Child care workforce bill on hold despite strong support as lawmakers seek clarity on federal funds

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 905

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago


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The New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee put a “critical” child care workforce funding bill on hold due to lawmakers’ confusion over why federal funding could not be used instead of state funds.

The committee met Tuesday for a handful of hearings, including one for Senate Bill 483, which would appropriate $15 million in state general funds over two years to help child care employers with employee recruitment and retention.

The bill aims …

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