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Family childcare homes face enormous hurdles

Family childcare homes, and licensed programs in providers’ residences, receive lower subsidy reimbursements than centers and lack opportunities to get North Carolina Pre-K funding. The statewide number of family childcare homes has dropped by 34% since 2018.

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IRS cuts could cost billions and weaken the economy, experts warn

As tax season wraps up, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is undergoing a dramatic downsizing—and experts are sounding the alarm. Under plans spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the IRS is cutting its workforce by 18% by late May. A panel of leading tax experts warns that the consequences could be catastrophic for government revenue, taxpayers, and the broader economy.

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