Governor Braun Advocates for Early Childhood Education Funding in Indiana
Governor Mike Braun of Indiana is advocating for increased funding for early childhood education, emphasizing the importance of educational services over mere babysitting. During a visit to a St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center in Indianapolis, Braun highlighted the need for children to engage in learning activities. He plans to propose a $200 million budget for a low-income childcare voucher program to the state legislature. This funding aims to address the growing waitlist for childcare services, which has reached nearly 37,000 children. The proposal includes reopening the Child Care and Development Fund program, which could increase enrollment from 40,000 to 57,000 children. 
