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Study shows over half of rural WI families lack childcare access

7+ hour, 56+ min ago  (373+ words) Almost half of young children in the U. S. live in childcare deserts, according to a'new report'from the Center for American Progress. In Wisconsin, 54% of residents do not have access to adequate childcare, with higher numbers for rural areas. The the gap…...

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upnorthnewswi. com > 03/13/2026 > evers-vetoes-gop-bill-get-serious-about-childcare-crisis

Evers vetoes GOP bill, urging lawmakers to "get serious" about childcare crisis

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (365+ words) Like a teacher giving a bad grade on a report, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that Republicans claimed was a partial solution to the lack of affordable childcare in Wisconsin, saying not once but twice in his veto message:…...