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flag Ohio loses $5.48B yearly on child care gaps, with 61% of non-working mothers ready to return if care is accessible.

flag Ohio loses $5.48 billion yearly due to inadequate child care, including $1.52 billion in lost tax revenue and $3.97 billion from workforce turnover, the state’s chamber of commerce reports. flag Sixty-one percent of non-working mothers with young children would return to work with accessible care. flag The issue has drawn national attention amid federal scrutiny following fraud allegations in Minnesota, prompting a freeze on funds for several states. flag Lawmakers are urged to boost investment in access, affordability, and caregiver recruitment. flag Meanwhile, West Virginia faces similar challenges, with childcare shortages impacting workforce participation and economic growth, amid low provider pay and unsustainable funding reliance.

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