Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers

A new report found over half of U.S. states expanded care for children, older adults, and workers in the past two years, but face funding challenges due to federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Obamacare subsidies. States like California, Oregon, and New York received top grades, while Alabama, Mississippi, and others ranked lowest. The report highlights progress in some conservative Southern states, including paid leave expansions.