Nebraskans describe frustration with state handling of childcare subsidy

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 4, 2026

Words: 1,160

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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OMAHA — Josh Wigginton and his wife each went to work Friday. One dropped off daughter Nayeli at their childcare center, which transports the 7-year-old to school and back. The other parent picked her up after the work day.

It’s a longtime routine that nearly collapsed earlier in the week due to what Wigginton said was an unusually long delay by the state to reauthorize the family’s annual childcare subsidy.

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