Bill would give NH companies a tax break for expanding child care

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Businesses could receive a tax credit for creating new child care capacity in New Hampshire under a legislative proposal Gov. Kelly Ayotte supports.

“We need everyone at the table to bring more affordable child care options to our state — our business community, state and local officials, and our nonprofits,” the Republican governor said at a child care forum in Manchester last week.

“We can help working families and keep growing our economy by incentivizing companies to invest in child care, growing workforce development opportunities in child care, and cutting red tape without compromising child safety. Together, we’ll make sure New