INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 21 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
Childcare access is not just a family issue, it's a workforce and economic issue.
When parents cannot find dependable childcare, many are forced to miss work, reduce hours or leave jobs altogether. Oftentimes that creates stress for families and makes it harder for employers to hire and retain workers. Indiana's childcare shortage is estimated to cost the state more than $4.2 billion each year.
The legislature took steps this year to better engage the business community to be part of the solution.
A new law, House Enrolled Act 1177, expands Indiana's employer childcare tax credit to encourage businesses to offer affo...