New Mexico Becomes First State to Offer Universal Free Child Care

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Above: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

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The Spin

Left narrative

This is a transformative investment by New Mexico to strengthen families and drive economic growth. This program provides essential financial relief to working families while ensuring every child has access to quality early learning environments. Evidence from New Mexico's existing program shows reduced poverty rates and greater family stability from accessible, affordable child care.

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Right narrative

Government-subsidized child care programs are failures that undermine parental choice and family autonomy. Research shows that subsidized child care fails to generate enough economic benefits to cover program expenses. These programs stack the deck against families who prefer parental or relative care, ignoring that a majority of families want family members as primary caregivers.

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