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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

UT: Early Childhood Education

Around 80% of Park City parents with children younger than five years old rely on child care, according to Upwards. (Adobe Stock)
Park City child-care assistance program launches in 2024

A partnership launching next year in Utah has the goal to expand child-care access and affordability for families who live and work in Park City…

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The average annual cost for toddler care in Utah is $7,678. (Adobe Stock)
UT child-care providers, families demand investment in care for kids

On Wednesday, child care providers and families will gather at the Utah State Capitol to participate in a stroller rally to advocate for critical …

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Indoor air is three to four times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the American Lung Association. (Adobe Stock)
UT Schools Get Free Purifiers to Combat Poor Air Quality

A majority of K-12 schools and day-care centers in Utah have received free air purifiers as a result of a federal grant given to the Utah Department o…

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Utah's average cost of center-based child care for toddlers was $9,003 per year, 9% of the median income of a married couple. (Adobe Stock)
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs

Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, and nearly half of students felt persistently sad or hopeless. (Adobe Stock)
Nonprofit Group Urges School Districts to Focus on Mental Health Support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one group wants school districts in Utah and across the country to focus on critical mental health support…

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Parents will have the opportunity to opt-in for reading reminders via text or push notification. (Adobe Stock)
New Initiative Delivers Free Books to Utah K-3 Students

Many kids across the state of Utah will be able to receive free books in the mail this summer to encourage reading and improve literacy outcomes…

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In a recent survey on children's well-being, Utah ranked highest among the states in the Four Corners region. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Utah Ranks 4th Among States in Survey on Children's Well-Being

An annual report on children's well-being rates Utah among the best in the country, but advocates warn it also pointed to a growing mental-health …

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Inability to pay was the most cited reason for educational disruptions, according to an analysis by the Latino Politics and Policy Initiative at UCLA. (Adobe Stock)
For Some in UT, College Dreams Cut Short by Pandemic

Low-income families in Utah may have shifted funds from education to pay for pandemic-related costs, a trend in line with findings showing Black and …

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The outlook for children's well-being in Utah is good, but a new report says 173,000 kids live in households where parents don't have stable employment. (diego serva/Adobe Stock)
Report: Utah Among Top 5 States for Children's Well-Being

SALT LAKE CITY -- Families with children in Utah and other states remained mostly steady over the past year in an annual report on children's wellbein…

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The School Breakfast Scorecard recently ranked Utah 51st for the number of students receiving breakfast on a daily basis. A new program, Smart Start, aims to improve participation. (Wavebreaknedia/Adobe Stock)
Utah Seeks to Improve Participation in School Breakfast Program

SALT LAKE CITY -- As Utah students head back to the classroom soon, research shows providing breakfast will be a critical factor in helping kids who …

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While Utah ranks high for overall child well-being, advocates say the state needs to put more funding into its education system to give kids a better chance in life. (AdobeStock)
Report Ranks Utah 7th Overall in Child Well-Being

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah remains near the top of the national rankings for overall child well-being, according to a new report. The state ranked …

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A new study shows that the number of uninsured children in Utah and across the nation is on the rise. (Pixabay)
Study: Number of Uninsured Kids in Utah on the Increase

SALT LAKE CITY – After a decade of improvement, the number of children with health insurance is dropping in Utah and across the nation…

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