‘It’s a workforce issue,’ Nebraska lawmakers say of child care subsidy bill they advanced

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 1,536

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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LINCOLN — A proposal supporters say is key to making Nebraska child care more affordable so more parents can stay in the workforce took a step forward Monday despite objections that businesses, not government, should bear the brunt of the costs.

Legislative Bill 304 would permanently keep income eligibility levels for Nebraska’s child care subsidy program at the higher caps set in 2021, during pandemic recovery efforts. On a 39-8 vote Monday, the Nebraska …

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