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- U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten introduced a bipartisan bill on December 15, 2025 to establish a national Tri-Share childcare program modeled after Michigan.
- The program lets parents share childcare costs equally with their employers and the state.
- Scholten emphasized the financial strain on families, noting that childcare expenses have tripled since 1990.
- Michigan launched its Tri-Share program in 2021, expanded statewide and attracted over 270 employers.
