Child care and early learning central to debate over how to close Washington state budget gap

Gov. Jay Inslee did not propose major chopping but did recommend delaying program expansions. Lawmakers will get to weigh in next year on how the state moves forward

Posted 12/26/24

Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts.  

Inslee’s plan would boost …

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