Child Care

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The Pandemic Has Opened The Door For Better Child Care In Utah. Advocates Are Hoping It Will Last

Jon Reed

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Utah is expected to receive about $425 million in federal relief funding for child care services. Advocates are hoping the new money can help change the landscape for good.

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PM News Brief: Police Reform Efforts, Finding Child Care & National Park Visitation

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The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, March 8, 2021.

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PM News Brief: Mask Mandate Extended, Dixie State Students & Childcare Costs

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The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021.

There's a lot of demand for more child care, but the industry faces a high burnout rate, in part due to the careful balance required in running those types of small businesses.

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In Search Of A Child Care Solution, Startups Expand To Mountain West Homes

Rae Ellen Bichell

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A few months ago, Tricia Shields was having a regular day at work. “I think I was daydreaming at my desk,” says Shields, a resident of Parker, Colorado,...

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Lawmakers Give First Approval To Use Campaign Funds For Child Care

Nicole Nixon

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When Elizabeth Payne campaigned for the Murray School Board last year, she was able to use campaign donations to travel to Washington, D.C. for a…