Eight people were arrested during a rally at the North Carolina General Assembly, protesting insufficient funding for childcare centers post-COVID-19. Organizers, advocates, and faith leaders expressed frustration over lawmakers’ neglect, emphasizing the importance of supporting childcare providers and teachers. They called for funding to address the financial challenges facing childcare centers. The protest led to arrests for trespassing and violating legislative rules. Senate lawmakers later passed a bill allocating $67 million for childcare centers, aiming to stabilize the sector.
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