Investing in Child Care

Investing in Child Care

From Around the House by Indiana House Republicans

April 24, 2026 · 3 min

About this episode

State Reps. Jeff Thompson and Elizabeth Rowray discuss the recent allocation of $200 million for child care funding.

The State Budget Committee recently allocated an additional $200 million for the Child Care and Development Fund to expand access to child care for low-income families. Hear State Reps. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) discuss the legislation that made this funding possible.

People in this episode

Guests: Jeff Thompson, Elizabeth Rowray

Topics covered

  • child care
  • state budget
  • legislation
  • low-income families
  • funding

Keywords

  • child care
  • development fund
  • state budget
  • legislation
  • low-income families

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Child Care and Development Fund, Indiana House Republicans

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