Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, along with a coalition of elected officials and advocates, rallied at the State Capitol to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize gender equity in the FY26 Budget. They called for a substantial increase in funding, specifically advocating for a $1.2 billion investment to raise wages in the childcare sector. Their argument centers on the high cost of childcare that disproportionately affects low-income families. Governor Hochul has previously committed to initiatives that aim to make New York a more affordable place for families, including launching a Child Care Construction Fund.
"Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and fellow officials rallied for gender equity funding in the FY26 Budget, emphasizing the need for universal childcare and gender-based services."
"Advocates highlighted that childcare affordability is a significant issue for working families and called for a $1.2 billion investment to raise wages in the childcare sector."
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