Oppose HB 2: Funding for Childcare
Raise your voice for a better Montana by testifying on this bill. Write out your comments in advance, then follow the link to sign up to testify or submit written comment
What: Hearing on Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee
HB 2 (the Governor’s overall budget bill): Funding for Childcare
Position: DO NOT SUPPORT
When: Wednesday, January 25th 8AM-12PM
Where: Room 102, MUST SELECT HB2 TO TESTIFY IN APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES
Goal: 10+ people to testify, unlimited calls/emails to the appropriations subcommittee
Contact if you have questions: Rep. Mary Caferro – (406) 461-2384
Talking Points:
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Every Montana deserves the opportunity to get quality, affordable child care.
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It is essential for our economy; it is essential for Montana workers to have the freedom to go to work knowing their children are safe.
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For many families the cost is out of reach, if they can find child care at all. Not only do we have an affordability crisis, we have an availability crisis.
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Affordable childcare is essential to keeping our Montana parents employed
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The Governor’s proposed budget for HB 2 does not go far enough even though there is 2 billion dollar surplus
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[Provide a personal stories about childcare]
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