New York lawmakers push for stronger child care proposals ahead of Hochul's address

New York lawmakers are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to enhance her child care proposals ahead of her upcoming State of the State address. They support her current investments but seek to remove minimum earning requirements for child care subsidies. Hochul has proposed $110 million for new child care centers and plans to triple the state child tax credit. Lawmakers emphasize the need for immediate action to improve affordability and support for low-income families. The governor aims to create a coalition to explore paths to universal child care. Lawmakers are advocating for increased salaries for early childhood education teachers and a payroll tax on large providers to support staff pay.