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Government red tape is contributing to the crisis in Wisconsin child care affordability and staffing, a new report finds.
The report, written by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty in partnership with Archbridge Institute, claims strict regulations can place unnecessary burdens on providers, limit workforce participation by parents and drive up prices for families.
Wisconsin ranks as the 10th most restrictive state for child care regulations overall, the report reveals.
“Wisconsin has an opportunity to become a leader in child care access and affordability by embracing targeted regulatory reforms,” said Edward Timmons, senior fellow at the Archbridge Institute. “Our research, in partnership with WILL, underscores the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes the well-being of children while removing unnecessary barriers that limit child care options and drive up costs for families.”
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Read Reforming Childcare in Wisconsin: Reducing Regulatory Burdens to Expand Access here.