New Florida Bill Seeks to let Parents Use Election Campaign Donations to Fund Child Care

For parents, participating in Florida politics could become easier than ever if a new bill is passed. “There are some barriers to younger parents entering an elected office,” Democratic Florida state Rep. Kelly Skidmore told The Epoch Times. “And one of those barriers is the cost of child care.” For politicians, the balance between family obligations and political campaigns can be difficult to navigate, she said. “Sometimes, you’re going to need to go to an event,” Ms. Skidmore said. “And you’re going to need to have child care so that you can get to that event, so that you can talk to people and voters in your district about why they should elect you.”...