"With Monday’s announcement universal child care will be extended to every family in the state, regardless of income. This amounts to an average annual family savings of $12,000 per child." (Emphasis mine.)
I hope the irony of lamenting that others didn't read the article isn't lost on you.
The literal next sentence after your quote:
"With Monday’s announcement universal child care will be extended to every family in the state, regardless of income. This amounts to an average annual family savings of $12,000 per child." (Emphasis mine.)
I hope the irony of lamenting that others didn't read the article isn't lost on you.