universal childcare program
Coverage of universal childcare program in the Nexus archive.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program expansion, which eliminated income caps and copays without prior legislative approval. Plaintiffs argue the process involved executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers authorized and funded the policy. The program, financed partly by oil and gas revenue, faces sustainability concerns and could impact thousands of families and businesses if paused.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is considering a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays without legislative approval. Plaintiffs, including former gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez, argue the expansion was unlawful executive overreach, while the state claims lawmakers have since funded the program. A ruling could impact families and businesses reliant on the initiative.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is deciding a legal challenge to the state's universal childcare program, which aims to eliminate daycare costs for all working families. The program is described as ambitious and closely watched.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the state's universal childcare program, which eliminated income caps and co-pays for daycare assistance. Plaintiffs argue the expansion was implemented without legislative approval, while the state claims lawmakers later authorized it. The program, funded partly by oil and gas revenue, faces questions about sustainability.
- Hochul Finally Signs $268.5 Billion State Spending Plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed New York’s $268.5 billion budget, which includes pension boosts, expanded free childcare in New York City, and weakened climate goals. The budget, signed eight weeks late, secures legislative victories for Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani but faces criticism from environmental advocates and fiscal watchdogs over reduced climate targets and a $17 billion structural fiscal gap.
- New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham explains how the state's universal childcare program works
New Mexico's free universal childcare program, the only one in the U.S., is facing a challenge. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham explains the program's structure during an interview on 'The Takeout.'