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Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most of all.

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
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Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM · 1 min read
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Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most of all. — Bloomington Community news

The 19th reports that a poll reveals Gen Z overwhelmingly supports increased federal spending on childcare, with 60% favoring it compared to 52% of all U.S. adults.

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