MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Democratic lawmakers joined childcare providers, parents and children at the Capitol on Tuesday, to advocate for increased state funding.
Democrat Sarah Keyeski of Lodi represents the largely rural 14TH State Senate District.
“Shockingly and sadly, approximately 70% of rural families in Wisconsin are in what we call childcare deserts, or places where there are not enough childcare providers available to meet the needs of families in the area,” Keyeski said.
Democrats, childcare providers and parents delivered postcards to the offices of Republican lawmakers, at least some of whom will need to support any increase in state funding.