Public News Service, MSN, WWNR Radio – West Virginia lawmakers will convene for a Special Session on Sept. 30, with the state’s child care crisis, proposed income tax cuts and supplemental appropriations on the agenda.
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The Mountain State’s spending on child care is much lower than neighboring states and has steadily declined over the past decade, according to the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy. It is estimated the parents of around 26,000 children currently lack affordable child care options.
Gov. Jim Justice is reiterating his push for child care tax credits.
