Child care is not just a family issue. It's an economic imperative. That message came through loud and clear at last month's U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Child Care Road Show in Kansas City. For business and community leaders from across the heartland, the discussion revealed both new opportunities and a fresh sense of urgency for action.

One of the most striking themes was the growing momentum at the federal level to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families. The Chamber's summary of child-care wins in HR1 (also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) included significant enhancements to the Section 45F Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, a priority area for chambers and businesses across the country. Under this expansion, the credit for employer contri

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