Missouri lawmakers once again look for ways to make child care more accessible

By: Emily Skidmore

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 504

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A bill focused on making child care more affordable through tax credits was debated Tuesday by the Missouri House Committee of Economic Development.

Introduced by state Rep. Brenda Shields, a Republican from St. Joseph, the bill seeks to make child care more accessible for employees in Missouri, thereby creating a reliable workforce for businesses as working parents have options for their children while they are at work.

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