Every two years, Ohio lawmakers debate and pass a two-year budget. The state budget process is an opportunity for all Ohioans to encourage lawmakers to build a better future for children, adults and families. All families need access to high-quality public preschool and child care so every child is safe, nurtured, healthy and ready to learn. Ohio supports a small number of public preschool slots and does little to help working parents afford the high cost of child care. Instead of making preschool and child care more accessible and affordable for families, state lawmakers passed a two-year budget that once again prioritized tax cuts that do little to strengthen our economy. (author abstract)