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NY Lawmakers Debate Child Care Expansion, Tax Hikes
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New York state lawmakers are set to discuss expanding child care access, a top priority for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The cost is significant, with universal coverage in NYC estimated at six billion dollars and statewide at fifteen billion. The state currently spends two point two billion dollars annually on child care vouchers, but demand exceeds funding. Governor Kathy Hochul supports boosting subsidies, with details to be revealed later this month. Advocates argue affordable child care is crucial for retaining young families. Funding talks intersect with tax debates, with Mamdani advocating for higher income taxes on top earners and Hochul considering corporate tax hikes. Other hot topics include renewable energy, immigration, prison reform, and grocery store wine sales. Checkout Solipillow.com
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