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Child Care Is on the Ballot in One Texas County

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Addressing the Childcare Crisis: Proposition A in Travis County

This chapter examines the effects of a declining labor supply linked to a childcare crisis, focusing on Travis County's Proposition A aimed at subsidizing childcare through increased property taxes. It discusses the proposition's potential benefits for low-income families, staff salaries, and hiring needs, while also considering its implications for the local economy and comparisons to similar initiatives elsewhere.

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