Incredibly Expensive Child Care Found in this NJ CountyIncredibly Expensive Child Care Found in this NJ CountyWhat New Jersey county has the most expensive and least expensive child care.Michele PilenzaMichele Pilenza
NJ plan for child care shortage starts with $28M for grantsNJ plan for child care shortage starts with $28M for grantsThe first part of a nine-bill plan for addressing child care in New Jersey is now law, providing money for grants to create and expand programs.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Senate Democrats have $350M plan to improve child care in NJSenate Democrats have $350M plan to improve child care in NJDebate on the package of child-care proposals is expected to become part of budget negotiations this spring, says Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ expands its child care tax credit, though for 2021 onlyNJ expands its child care tax credit, though for 2021 onlyA law enacted Friday expands eligibility for New Jersey's child and dependent care tax credit to families with incomes up to $150,000, among other changes.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Child care tops suggestions for heading off next ‘she-cession’Child care tops suggestions for heading off next ‘she-cession’When the economy was rocked by the pandemic, women suffered a disproportionate amount of the brunt of what some called a 'she-cession.'Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Child care initiative seen as economic key, especially for womenChild care initiative seen as economic key, especially for womenA lawmaker urges the Murphy administration to promote the $250 million program, which will provide help for families with up to $75,000 in income.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Child-care centers say recovery at risk as they face closuresChild-care centers say recovery at risk as they face closuresNew Jersey's child care industry needs state or federal help to avoid collapse, business owners and policy analysts told an Assembly committee.Michael SymonsMichael Symons