Nebraska Panhandle child care representatives visit Capitol in support of LB304

PANHANDLE -- Representatives from local child care centers in the Nebraska Panhandle visited the Capitol last week to express their support of LB304: Child Care Assistance for Working Families. LB304 is a bill that will keep child care assistance within t

January 27, 2026Updated: January 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska Panhandle child care representatives visit Capitol in support of LB304

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Nebraska Panhandle child care representatives visit Capitol in support of LB304

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