Alaska childcare advocates press for major state investment, policy changes to fill growing gaps

Childcare advocates are urging Alaska state officials and political candidates to prioritize childcare investments and policy reforms to address service gaps.
Advocates are calling on elected officials and candidates for the state Legislature and governor to make childcare a priority in the next administration.
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