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New bipartisan legislation introduced in the General Assembly would provide tools and support to help North Carolina children and families recover from the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 262, Smart Start Funds, was introduced this...

The North Carolina Joint Regulatory Reform Committee filed a report with recommendations to eliminate or consolidate many commissions and boards, including the Child Fatality Task Force. Representative Marilyn Avila, co-chair of the committee, is collecting information regarding the committees proposed for...

The United States Congress adjourned at the end of September leaving most issues related to early childhood unresolved.  However, the most significant news in 2010 did not come from Congress, but rather the federal agencies.   Download NCPC's 2010 Federal Legislative...

From What’s New for Chatham Kids, a blog by the Chatham County Partnership for Children: Congressman David Price speaks out on early childhood and education issues. What can be done to make affordable housing for families a priority? As a member of...

The North Carolina General Assembly is considering two bills to prevent child obesity. House Bill 1726 would require child care programs to provide: Reduced fat milk (skim or 1 percent) No more than four to six ounces of juice per day No...