Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you to all of our witnesses for appearing today. From the high cost of care to persistent and widespread shortages of care, The lack of access to affordable child care is straining the finances of families in every corner of [Wisconsin]. my state. But I also hear from Wisconsin business owners who report that access to childcare remains a primary barrier to hiring and retaining the employees that they need. (00:14–00:22)
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