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Long Island Lawmaker Critiques Hochul's Childcare Funding Plan

1/26/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul's $4.5 billion plan for childcare and universal pre-K is criticized by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who represents Nassau County, as insufficient for Long Island.
Solages calls for increased funding to expand universal pre-K capacity and address the region's childcare shortages, emphasizing a statewide approach that includes Long Island.
Education leaders support the proposal to invest in classroom capacity and to improve childcare subsidies for working families.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul's $4.5 billion plan for childcare and universal pre-K is criticized by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who represents Nassau County, as insufficient for Long Island.
Solages calls for increased funding to expand universal pre-K capacity and address the region's childcare shortages, emphasizing a statewide approach that includes Long Island.
Education leaders support the proposal to invest in classroom capacity and to improve childcare subsidies for working families.