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Wisconsin families face high childcare costs, sometimes exceeding housing expenses, and a shortage of available care slots.

A new bipartisan state budget invests a historic $330 million in early childhood education and literacy.

The investment aims to stabilize the childcare industry, help parents remain in the workforce, and improve student learning outcomes.

Advocates stress the need for continued oversight to ensure funds are used equitably and to push for more long-term solutions.

Families across Wisconsin spend thousands each year on childcare, often more than they pay for housing. Single parents may spend a third of their income on this care. Even if a family can afford care, they may live in childcare deserts where multiple children compete for a single avai

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