On December 9, 2023, Tiffany Ferrette spoke on a panel titled “Expanding Access to Child Care” at the 2023 Council of State Governments conference. Tiffany provided an overview of the current national child care landscape, state priorities and advancements, and the importance of child care and early learning in a state’s overall health and growth. The panel also covered how legislation can expand access to child care as well as best practices and recommendations.