New Hampshire Lags in Childcare Fixes, Maine Leads

New Hampshire lags behind Maine and Vermont in addressing childcare challenges, with fewer spots, higher costs, and housing issues. Maine made significant strides with five new early childhood laws and $10 million in funding. New Hampshire proposed thirteen bills, but only five await Governor Kelly Ayottes signature. Vermonts bills are mostly stalled. New Hampshires scholarship program has strict eligibility caps, leaving many parents paying out of pocket. Pending bills could expand eligibility, but their fate remains uncertain. Vermont increases state cash for reimbursements, benefiting providers. New Hampshire needs to catch up before summer sessions end for real relief. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/36ba519c3539ce9b

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