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Paula Drew on Child Care Bridge Payments ending in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Director of Policy and Research Paula Drew discusses anticipated impacts of the expiration of Child Care Bridge Payments made by the state to support providers.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

June 5, 2026

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Paula Drew on anticipated impacts of the expiration of Child Care Bridge Payments.

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