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In a video now-deleted from the White House's social media pages, President Trump said it's "not possible" for the federal government to fund Medicare, Medicaid and child care costs as the U.S. funds its war effort, arguing that it should be up to the states to "take care" of those programs. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalis ...

Core Insights - Child care has become a more critical workplace benefit than retirement benefits for working parents, according to new data from KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. [1] Group 1: Importance of Child Care - The seventh annual KinderCare Confidence Index indicates that parents increasingly view child care as essential for productivity, employee retention, and loyalty [1]

Child Care Support - New Mexico parents can now receive child care support for children aged six weeks to adolescence [1] - The program addresses significant needs [1]

Policy & Funding - New Mexico becomes the first state in the US to launch free childcare for all residents, regardless of income [1] - The program is funded by a trust fund that has grown to $10 billion, primarily through investment in the stock market and oil and gas leases [8][9] - In 2020, $300 million was appropriated and invested, leading to significant growth of the fund [8] Program Details - Families can access both private and public childcare options [1] - Parents must enroll their children in the program, and children must attend a state-licensed or registered provider [7] - The state will reimburse the providers directly [7] Educational Impact & Goals - The initiative aims to improve New Mexico's education levels, which are currently ranked among the lowest in the country [2][10] - The state aims to create a diverse childcare sector that supports families and prepares children for kindergarten [6][11] - The program is expected to save families approximately $12,000 per year in childcare costs [2] National Implications - New Mexico hopes to serve as a blueprint for other states to implement similar universal childcare programs [6][13] - Connecticut has already passed a bill making childcare free for families earning under $100,000 per year [3] - New York's Mayor is proposing universal childcare as a key policy initiative [4] Economic Impact - The program is expected to allow parents to focus on their careers and increase their income [12] - It is anticipated to improve overall family well-being and address negative statistics in New Mexico [12]

Policy & Legislation - The GOP (Republican Party) has taken steps to make child care more affordable [1]

Government Policy & Tax Incentives - The Big Beautiful Bill includes an expansion of a barely-used tax credit for companies to provide child care for employees [1] Employer Involvement - More employers are playing a role in addressing the child care crisis facing working parents [1]