The Other Critical Childcare Issue That Politicians Overlook (opens in new tab)

Many governors across the country, Democrats and Republicans alike, are making a point of mentioning childcare these days. In fact, nearly half of them mentioned it in their 2026 State of the State addresses, according to a tally released this week by the Center for American Progress. And it stands to reason. Childcare is less affordable than ever, even for middle-0class families, and voters want the government to do something about it.To that end, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Wedn...