 to reduce their working hours or leave their job entirely. The bill allocates $10 million to kickstart the program. Johnson echoed Reynolds' sentiments, emphasizing the need to invest in child care programs to continue to recruit businesses in Ohio. He noted the challenges faced by employers in attracting workers due to a lack of affordable child care, which impacts both the current and future workforce. If we want Ohio to continue to be considered a business-friendly state and environment, we need to invest in our child care programs.