This episode originally aired on May 6, 2024.
We’re talking about child care this hour and how it’s becoming both unaffordable and hard to find for many Ohio families.
The impact of child care shortages aren’t contained to families with children, because businesses are also affected.
When parents can’t find daycare, one of them usually ends up leaving the workforce.
Guests:
- Kathryn Poe, Budget and Health Researcher, Policy Matters Ohio
- Steve Stivers, President, Ohio Chamber of Commerce (pre-taped)
- Sen. Andrew Brenner, Ohio House
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