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How Better Childcare Can Boost Prescott Valley’s Economy | PV Talks
In this insightful episode of PV Talks, host Steve Bracety, President & CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Lisa Blyth, Regional Director for First Things First—Arizona’s statewide early childhood health and development organization. Together, Steve and Lisa dive into pressing community issues, including the growing childcare shortage in Yavapai County, the economic implications for local businesses, and how BIZCare, a collaborative task force, is working to bridge gaps and bring innovative childcare solutions to families and employers.
Lisa breaks down the mission of First Things First, the impact of its unique tobacco-tax funding model, and why the earliest years of a child’s life are critical for lifelong success.
Addressing the Childcare Crisis in Yavapai County: Insights from First Things First
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In a recent episode of PV Talks, host Steve Bracety, who is also the President and CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Lisa Blyth, the Regional Director for First Things First, Arizona’s dedicated early childhood health and development organization. Their conversation highlighted urgent community issues, particularly the childcare shortage currently facing Yavapai County, its economic ramifications for local businesses, and the collaborative efforts of BIZCare, a task force designed to facilitate innovative childcare solutions for families and employers.
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Hochul explores statewide universal child care options
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani say child care is too expensive for New Yorkers, and want to beef up government programs so families with children who want help can get it.
“We are on a path to universal child care,” Hochul said.
But many plans would be expensive: estimated to cost billions of dollars statewide.
“She’ll be the first one to tell you that it can’t happen overnight,” Blake Washington, the NYS Budget Director, said on Nov. 17 in Albany.
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