Cities and counties are voting on property and sales tax hikes to fund childcare. Other localities already have similar laws in place, with Alaska taxing marijuana sales to fund early childhood programs. We want to hear your thoughts on paying higher taxes to help fund childcare in your community. Three localities are voting to increase taxes to boost childcare funding for low-income and middle-class families. AdvertisementA similar measure in St. Paul, Minnesota, would also hike property taxes to fund citywide childcare initiatives for low-income families.

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