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Business group urges outreach after employer childcare match had low uptake
Summary
The Greater North Dakota Chamber supported HB1012 childcare measures but told lawmakers the employer‑matched childcare program needs broader outreach and more flexible eligibility and contribution rules to increase employer participation.
BISMARCK — The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) testified in support of House Bill 10‑12 to sustain childcare funding but urged stronger outreach and program adjustments so employers can feasibly participate in employer‑match childcare incentives.
Why it matters: Childcare availability affects labor supply. GNDC cited employer surveys showing childcare as a top hiring challenge and suggested program design limits are reducing…
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