NEWS Gov. signs universal child care bill into law, vows program will be 'sea change' for families Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund
LEGISLATURE Universal child care bill passes Senate after debate over price tag, future sustainability Legislation now headed to House would allow for up to $1 billion to be diverted from state trust fund
LEGISLATURE House panel advances $11.1 billion budget bill that includes co-pays for universal child care plan Spending plan would also provide 1% pay raises for state workers, teachers