The State of Child Care in Colorado: A Discussion with Nicole Riehl and Sen. Mark Baisley

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This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover sits down with Nicole Riehl, president and CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), and Sen. Mark Baisley, to discuss the state’s role in child care. Riehl outlines the benefits of legislation aiming to expand the access and affordability of child care through strategies like deregulation and tax incentives. Sen. Baisley offers a different perspective, raising broader questions about whether or not government should be involved in child care in the first place. Tune in for a nuanced conversation on an issue affecting families and employers.

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