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Ep. 6: THE BILL IS OVERDUE | Lawmakers Need to Invest in Child Care Now with Corrine Hendrickson
Child care is the foundation of our economy—the industry that makes all other industries possible. Yet, in many states, including Wisconsin, the state government invests *nothing* in this critical sector. Why is that, and what can we do about it?
In this episode, we sit down with Corrine Hendrickson, a passionate advocate and experienced provider in the child care industry, to discuss the state of child care in Wisconsin and across the country. As another biennial budget session approaches, we explore what’s at stake and how Governor Tony Evers and the Joint Finance Committee can take action to support the people who care for our kids.
Corrine shares:
- Why child care is essential to a thriving economy.
- The challenges providers face due to lack of funding including the lives and safety of children.
- The tangible benefits of investing in child care for families, businesses, and communities.
- Practical steps listeners can take to advocate for change.
This is not just a conversation about budgets—it’s about valuing the workers who make all other work possible and ensuring a brighter future for our children and economy.
Take Action:
Sign the petition to tell state lawmakers you want to include funding for child care in the new state budget: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIOmmpwor-tGmtezP9oj5Ar6FQyieI3HT0pt-WkuvxSHci8A/viewform?pli=1&pli=1
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