Opinion | A blueprint to expand child care for Michigan families, providers, employers

The article highlights Michigan's struggle with both the affordability and availability of child care, urging Senators Slotkin and Peters to back the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act. This legislation aims to address the shortage by providing new grants to boost supply and capacity. The push is essential as working parents, providers, and employers face significant hurdles, and expanding child care access could boost the state's economy by enabling more parents to return to work. The article underscores the urgency for comprehensive policy changes to support families and the workforce.