08/19/2026
We are in a tremendous time of opportunity for young people to have jobs and careers, like never before. Sadly so many of our young parents won't be able to participate in this growth because childcare may not be available. It opens a door to go to school to train or to start an entry level job.  I've enjoyed being in a work group with legislators from around the country, focusing on early childhood care and education.
This short video with a Representative from Rhode Island and myself give some idea of the obstacles to overcome.
For many families, childcare is both indispensable and increasingly out of reach. That tension is at the center of the latest installment of “State of Play,” a bipartisan video series created by A Starting Point and NCSL. Louisiana Sen. Beth Mizell and Rhode Island Rep. Shallcross Smith, both me...