Nebraska lawmakers back bill to extend child care subsidies before October sunset

'It's tough': Supporters of childcare bill rally outside of Nebraska legislative session

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Sen. Wendy DeBoer introduced LB304 on Thursday, a bill that makes the current income eligibility levels permanent for childcare assistance. “If we fail to pass LB304, we will fail working families,” Sen. DeBoer said. In 2021, state lawmakers passed a bill that temporarily expanded access to childcare subsidies for families. But, on October 1, it expires,...

Nebraska lawmakers back bill to extend child care subsidies before October sunset

A looming deadline could reshape child care access in Nebraska. Lawmakers and advocates say failing to act could force families into impossible financial choices.

Business, state lawmaker groups call child care subsidy bill vital to Nebraska workforce

Supporters gather at the Nebraska State Capitol for a rally urging state lawmakers to extend current income eligibility for child care subsidies. Jan. 8, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — Calling affordable child care vital to Nebraska’s workforce, business leaders joined other advocates Thursday in championing a proposed state law to extend current income eligibility levels for a child care subsidy. Hunter Traynor, executive vice…