Governor Ned Lamont says child care is a top priority for 海角换妻鈥檚 2024 legislative session. He tasked a panel of experts with proposing a plan to overhaul what many consider to be a broken system. In a few weeks, Lamont will present his proposal for the Blue Ribbon Panel鈥檚 first year of a five-year plan to the 海角换妻 General Assembly.
Families and child care providers are hoping to see major changes, like higher wages for child care providers and an increase in parent subsidies. But some wonder if the proposed plan will go far enough.
This hour, we鈥檒l explore the reforms needed to fix an industry in crisis and what the future holds if changes aren鈥檛 made.
Plus, Bridgeport鈥檚 Democratic primary election results were overturned last Fall due to allegations of fraud. After yesterday鈥檚 court-ordered re-vote, do we finally have a winner?
GUESTS:
- Bria Lloyd: Investigative Reporter, 海角换妻
- : Economic Development Reporter, 海角换妻 Mirror
- : Vice President for Income Security and Child Care/Early Learning, National Women鈥檚 Law Center
- : Founder of the PK-3 Leadership Program, University of 海角换妻's Neag School of Education
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