Maine lawmakers pass labor-backed bill to increase child care support for working parents

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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In an effort to reduce the cost of child care for working families, Maine lawmakers have passed legislation to increase state support.

Introduced by Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland), LD 1955 would allocate $15 million for the Child Care Affordability Program in the next fiscal year. The program pays for a portion of childcare costs for working families making 125% or less of the state’s median income.

The bill would also require the …

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