Hobbs proposes Working Families Childcare Act aimed at cutting childcare costs by two-thirds
January 13, 2025 | Legislative, Arizona
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"On average, an Arizona family pays nearly $15,000 a year for childcare," Hobbs said, and she added that about 75,000 Arizona children have parents who need childcare but cannot access it. She also highlighted a state-level economic cost: "childcare disruptions cost our state $1,000,000,000 of dollars in economic activity" annually, according to her remarks.
Hobbs characterized the proposal as a win for families, employers and children, saying that reduced childcare costs will help parents participate in the workforce and improve childrens outcomes. She framed the act as part of a broader push to lower everyday costs for families alongside housing and education initiatives.
The governor asked for bipartisan cooperation to enact the measure and described it as part of the administrations strategy to support working families.
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