Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options.

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Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis?