Missouri has been dealing with major glitches in a new childcare payment system. It is delaying payments to daycares for several months. Alisa Nelson talks to Sedalia Representative Brad Pollitt, who says a September 10th legislative hearing will discuss the long...
Two ballot initiatives will be on Missouri’s primary election ballot in August. Alisa Nelson talks to St. Peters State Representative Wendy Hausman about her proposal that will help to address Missouri’s childcare needs.
Missouri’s struggle is real when it comes to access to childcare and St. Joseph Representative Brenda Shields, is sponsoring a childcare tax credit package to help solve the problem. Alisa Nelson talks to Brenda, who says “We cannot let down the...
Missouri’s lack of daycare options will once again be a hot topic when lawmakers return to Jefferson City for the 2024 legislative session. A survey published two years ago by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry says 28% of respondents claim they or someone...
Missouri is trying to dig its way out of a childcare crisis. Alisa Nelson talks to Representative Brenda Shields, of St. Joseph, who led the charge in the Missouri Legislature this year to try and increase access to early childhood education options.
