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Independent Women
independentwomen.com > 08/24/2026 > letter-supporting-governor-mike-brauns-proposed-childcare-reforms

Independent Women Supports Governor Mike Braun???s Proposed Childcare Reforms

10+ hour, 13+ min ago   (52+ words) Independent Women Supports Governor Mike Braun’s Proposed Childcare Reforms Independent Women's Forum ©2026 Independent Women’s trusted experts, analysis, and data enable us to drive informed conversations to build support for better policy solutions.Our unique, persuasive methods and trusted brand shape…...

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independentwomen.com > 08/20/2026 > sweden-doesnt-mandate-childcare-ratios-why-does-america

Sweden Doesn???t Mandate Childcare Ratios. Why Does America?

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (518+ words) Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul have announced that some communities in New York City will receive free 2-K (daycare for two-year-olds) seats this fall. Their supporters are hailing the move as a major step toward universal childcare, such…...

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independentwomen.com > 07/21/2026 > real-cost-of-child-care-back-to-school

Back to School: The Real Cost of Child Care and Smarter Ways to Support Families

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (375+ words) This post is part of Back-to-School Week at the Center for Economic Opportunity. Each day, we feature commentary and analysis on affordability and other issues for families preparing for the new school year. Nationwide, the average cost of day care…...

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independentwomen.com > 06/29/2026 > childcare-doesnt-need-more-subsidies-it-needs-less-red-tape

Childcare doesn’t need more subsidies. It needs less red tape

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (485+ words) Last week, a New Mexico judge upheld the state’s universal childcare program, a victory for those who see greater public spending as the key to making childcare affordable. But there is a better way to lower costs: Reducing the regulations…...