Federal relief had improved access to child care. But when funding expired, the state rejected proposals to replace it. Some advocates say the historical influence of the LDS church has added to the resistance.
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Utah parents and child care providers gathered to call on lawmakers to prevent the system from falling into crisis as it edges closer toward what they call a child care \