Childcare

A recent survey by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance shows that since the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of the state's childcare providers are short staffed, leaving almost 19,000 children without care. And a third of providers are operating in the red.

During the State of the Union address, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is hoping President Biden will address his plans for expanding federal funding for childcare this congressional session — and make good on campaign promises he made.

WSHU’s J.D. Allen spoke with Emma Zang, an assistant professor of sociology, biostatistics, and global affairs at Yale University, about her research that shows many mothers had to work overtime to balance their work schedules and parenting roles during the pandemic.

Two communities in our region are recognized for protecting beach nesting birds. President Biden stopped by the Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday,…