New coalition aims to sharpen Nebraska’s competitive edge, has single focus: child care policy

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,589

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Carrying and delivering twins didn’t take nearly the toll on Jessica Pallas as what came after: finding suitable childcare so she and husband Cale could hold onto their jobs and health insurance.

“Figuring out the childcare puzzle was more stressful than the pregnancy and the twins in the beginning,” said the first-time mom who lives in the small Nebraska town of Stromsburg with husband Cale and their daughters Merrick and Rowan.

The girls …

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