Washington, Aug. 12 -- Congressman Pat Ryan issued the following press release:
Congressman Ryan joined Hudson Valley parents, childcare providers, educators and other community stakeholders at DAY ONE in Poughkeepsie to discuss the cost and availability of local childcare
In 2025, 70% of parents reported that raising children had become "too expensive," a 13-point increase from the previous year
The conversation comes as Hudson Valley families continue to face the high cost environment across the board; it also follows a Trump Administration attempt earlier this year to withhold critical childcare funding from New York State
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Congressman Pat Ryan - a father of two and member of the Congressional Dads Caucus - joined loca...