Supports Investment

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) reacted favorably to the news that the state of Indiana is investing $200 million to expand affordable child care. After Gov. Mike Braun made the announcement, Berry released the following statement: “Limited access to affordable child care hinders too many Hoosier parents from finding jobs, and it keeps too many employers from finding workers. This year, I supported Senate Enrolled Act 4, which allows additional state dollars to be invested in the CCDF voucher program, and I was pleased to hear Gov. Braun is using that law to invest a $200 million to expand affordable child care options and reduce the state’s waitlist for CCDF vouchers.  This infusion will expand affordable child care options to local families, and it shows Indiana is open for business and ready to start treating the development of a robust child care system like the infrastructure issue it is.”  Deery represents Senate District 23,
which includes Fountain, Parke, Vermillion and Warren counties, and portions of Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.