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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Shapiro's budget proposal addresses funding for childcare workers
The childcare shortage is an issue we've been reporting on, and on Friday, Governor Shapiro announced his plans to continue addressing the crisis in his 2025-26 budget. Shapiro's proposal includes the recruitment and retention of child care workers and expanded access to affordable care. ECGRA gives out nearly $200K to local organizations through Special Events Grants There's $55 million in funding earmarked to provide $1,000 bonuses for childcare workers at licensed providers. The assistant director at ABC Childcare in Erie said they have a waiting list of families because of staffing shortages. Erie Insurance announces new $100 million charitable foundation 'This is a very hard job. It's a very important job. And when people come in they want more money, and you know we can't pay them what McDonald's or Taco Bell is paying them, and more money would definitely help,' said Melissa Pollard, assistant director of ABC 24Hr Child Care. According to the governor's office, Shapiro's child care proposal has bipartisan support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
SHERIFF: On duty Wood County deputy killed in 18-wheeler crash
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An on duty Wood County Sheriff's deputy has died after a Wednesday morning crash involving an 18-wheeler. 2025 East Texas Giving Day: Lone Star Legal Aid Deputy Melissa Pollard was taken to a local hospital in Quitman around 10 a.m. after the accident, but she did not survive her injuries, the Wood County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. 'Please pray for the Pollard family, Wood County Sheriff's Office family and all other parties involved in this tragedy,' the statement said. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
