Hicks: Indiana Faces Childcare Crunch, Labor Shortages Despite Strong State Finances

Hicks: Indiana Faces Childcare Crunch, Labor Shortages Despite Strong State Finances

Economist Michael Hicks says Indiana is heading into a period of heightened economic strain, where a tightening labor market and mounting childcare challenges will collide with a potential global recession — even as the state’s balance sheet looks relatively strong. Hicks, an economist at Ball State University, joined Indy Politics to discuss recent policy decisions affecting childcare, labor supply, and the broader state economy. He said Govern…