COLUMBUS, Ind. – A coalition of leading community organizations and employers is raising an alarm about the harmful impact of recent statewide budget cuts to child care and early learning. Families, employers, and children in Bartholomew County could face significant setbacks due to the loss of vouchers and Pre-K support.

Leaders from Heritage Fund – The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, the Community Education Coalition, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC), Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corporation, United Way of Bartholomew County, City of Columbus, Cummins Inc., Toyota Material Handling, Columbus Regional Health, Greater Columbus Indiana Economic Development and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce issued a joint statement on Monday highlighting the urgent challe

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