DC Congress Allocates $55M in Funding for Childcare Education Housing and Healthcare Initiatives Legislation allocates $55M for childcare, housing, and healthcare programs in Fiscal Year 2026.

A groundbreaking $55M investment in childcare, housing, and healthcare programs is set to transform lives in Fiscal Year 2026!

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How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

In 2017 I introduced the Begin Act. This laid the foundation for the #EarlyChildhoodEducator Pay Equity Fund, which has boosted wages and reduced turnover. Defunding it would be disastrous for educators, families, and DC's economy. #PayEquity #DCChildCare www.npr.org/2024/12/12/n... “