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How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool

How a notorious maximum-security prison was transformed into a thriving preschool It was January 2022, and Rhian Allvin was in search of a space that could bring her vision to life. The early childhood leader had just finished up her nearly decade-long tenure as CEO of the National

Rachel Wallace brings congressional campaign to Williamsport

Rachel Wallace brings congressional campaign to Williamsport

Williamsport, Pa. — A woman hoping to challenge to Congressman Dan Meuser brought her fight to Williamsport this weekend to raise funds. Democratic congressional candidate Rachel Wallace for Pennsylvania's 9th District went to the Pajama Factory's Clerestory Ballroom the afternoon of March 28, hosting a fundraiser there

Efforts to overhaul Montana’s child care industry taking shape, sparking mixed reactions

Coming out of the 2025 Legislature, where child care shortages were framed as one of the most pressing issues facing Montana families, the state government hung its hat on a complicated albeit innovative solution to bolster the beleaguered industry. But the fix — investing a pot of money from which interest

Conservative women for pro-family policies

(The Center Square) - Society is turning away from family life and family values in pursuit of career, conservative women said Wednesday in a panel discussion hosted by the Heritage Foundation. The family life conservative women showed interest in is marriage with children, though concerns were raised about this lifestyle becoming

Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise

Young Chinese parents tighten belts as childcare costs rise

New mother Zhang Xiaofei wanted to be financially secure before having a baby, wary of high childcare costs that have been softened only a little by Chinese government cash incentives to boost record-low births. The world's second-most populous country is threatened with a demographic crisis after

Asked on Reddit: My Partner Makes More Than Me. How Should We Split Expenses?

Asked on Reddit: My Partner Makes More Than Me. How Should We Split Expenses?

A Redditor recently asked about a common financial challenge: How should a couple handle shared expenses when one person vastly outearns the other? Many commenters suggested the higher earner should cover most expenses, since they can more easily handle them. But what about nuances? What if the higher earner wants