The 2025 legislative session was a sharp shift from the past few years. Following several years of historic investments due to pandemic-era relief funding, legislators had to shift to find places to cut from the budget. Despite this tough environment, EPIC has a lot to celebrate in this legislative session.

EPIC engaged as a key voice alongside business owners, early childhood advocates, partners and bipartisan leaders to elevate the realities of operating a child care business and advocate for stronger support through investments and thoughtful legislation.