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Zohran Mamdani Proposes Free Childcare Funded by Wealthy Tax

11/18/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, proposes free childcare modeled on New Mexico.
New Mexico's policy takes effect November 1 and raises childcare workers' pay to $18 per hour.
Mamdani would expand slots for children from six weeks to five years and fund the program with taxes on the wealthy, about $6 billion.
Mamdani would align childcare worker salaries with New York City teachers to boost retention.

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Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, proposes free childcare modeled on New Mexico.
New Mexico's policy takes effect November 1 and raises childcare workers' pay to $18 per hour.
Mamdani would expand slots for children from six weeks to five years and fund the program with taxes on the wealthy, about $6 billion.
Mamdani would align childcare worker salaries with New York City teachers to boost retention.