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Good morning! It's Ann Schimke with Chalkbeat Colorado.

Almost a year ago, Larimer County voters approved a sales tax increase. Now, some of the proceeds will help families who’ve been stuck on long waitlists for state child care subsidies. Meet one such family in today’s lead story.

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After more than two years waiting for childcare aid, one Colorado family gets help

A voter-approved sales tax will fund a new Larimer County program providing childcare aid to hundreds of families beginning in 2027.

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