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Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
By Mark Richardson at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze...
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The lifting of the $10 billion funding freeze on child care subsidies and social services will have a direct impact on Minnesota's most vulnerable populations. With this decision, local families who rely on these subsidies can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that their access to affordable child care will be preserved. Minnesota's child care landscape has been facing significant challenges in recent years, including a shortage of providers and rising costs. The restoration of these funds will help to alleviate some of these pressures, allowing more families to access the care they need to work and support their households. As the state moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how these funds are allocated and utilized to ensure that they are reaching the communities that need them most.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze...
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