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From Big Island Now:

A new poll confirms that it’s all about the keiki on the Big Island and O‘ahu.

Results of the poll released Monday show more than 90% of Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu voters strongly support early childhood programs and think these programs should be a priority for future leaders and supported within the county budgets on those islands.

Voters also were significantly more inclined to support candidates who commit to prioritizing child care in their county budgets.

The poll was sponsored by Commit to Keiki, a non-partisan education initiative created by partners within the Early Childhood Action Strategy collaborative including the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Kamehameha Schools, The Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund and the Stupski Foundation.

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