On a still-bright Wednesday evening, a smattering of people step off of a sidewalk on Harney Street in Omaha and into a small space that one might easily miss, if not for a circle of people smoking outside.

Through the large front windows, The Backline looks like your typical watering hole. The main attraction hides beyond the bar: a large room with black walls, bright lights and red-cushioned metal chairs.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter  and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles.

They’re child care centers based at workplaces. And in the fraught American child care landscape, they are popping up more frequently.

Recently the Department of Justice was in Nebraska doing town hall meetings to hear allegations that Nebraska has violated provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act by preventing people with serious mental disorders from getting the help they need.  The DOJ is claiming that the state has done a poor job in providing help to people suffering from serious mental health issues like Bi-Polar disorder, deep depression, and other mental health problems.