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Has Colorado’s budget crisis pushed a collapsing child care system to bet on markets as the only way to survive?

Monday, May 4, 2026 · Colorado Public Radio News (RSS)

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Summary

A bill that takes a market-based approach to funding child care is moving forward, sparking hope in thousands of families who are locked out of affordable child care amid a deepening child care crisis. Still, the bill has significant opposition from a number of sectors. Supporte…

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