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Monthly Updates

May 2024 Monthly Update

The 2024 legislative session is almost done and things are moving rapidly! Here are some highlights: Ready Louisiana Coalition’s annual Early Ed Day at the Capitol was a success as Memorial Hall was filled with numerous partners and organizations committed … Continue reading →
April 2024 Monthly Update

We are well into the legislative session, and things are moving! Here are some updates: Last week, the House Appropriations Committee cut $24.3 million from the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) in the state budget, HB1. This is a 50% cut … Continue reading →
March 2024 Monthly Update

With the 2024 legislative session in full swing, we’d like to keep you all informed on our activities. As a leading member of the Ready Louisiana Coalition, our primary focus this session is maintaining current investment. With Congress’ failure to … Continue reading →

Press Releases

Policy Institute Releases Provider Survey, Highlighting Struggles of Key Industry

BATON ROUGE, LA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from “Help Wanted: The Staffing and Operating Challenges Facing Louisiana Child Care Providers,” which surveyed Louisiana child care businesses to better understand the … Continue reading →
Nearly 80% of Louisiana Voters See Child Care as a Priority in 2024

BATON ROUGE — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from a statewide poll showing nearly 80 percent of likely voters across Louisiana think taking action to ensure that more working families have access to affordable, quality … Continue reading →
Statement From Ready Louisiana Coalition On Historic Investment in Child Care Assistance

BATON ROUGE, LA (June 30, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a series of line-item vetoes for HB 1, the state’s budget. Among other items, Gov. Edwards’ actions resulted in the restoration of an … Continue reading →

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