As cities and states address the multitude of challenges on the downside of the pandemic, lawmakers and political hopefuls are devising universal child care plans for working familes. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito recently announced that the state would be prioritizing a new set of child care initiatives based on Governor Baker administration's "Future or Work" report. Meanwhile, democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing launched his "Downing Child Care Plan". Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder will dissect what universal child care will mean for your family in the region. Our guests include:
- Kerry McDonald - Senior Education Fellow at the Foundation For Economic Education
- Kelly Marion - CEO, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center in Pittsfield
- Dr. Lauren Ruth - CT Voices For Children