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Gary Peters: “A loss of $3 billion in my State, it means about $576 million in lost tax revenue, and another $2.3 billion loss for…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
A loss of $3 billion in my State, it means about $576 million in lost tax revenue, and another $2.3 billion loss for Michigan employers because of high employee turnover and absenteeism.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the economic impact of child care issues in Michigan.

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