Budget proposal to prioritize literacy, well-being for Connecticut students

Budget proposal to prioritize literacy, well-being for Connecticut students

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has proposed investing millions of dollars into preparing children for the future. The top priorities of the budget proposal presented to the state legislature earlier this month include student literacy, attendance and well-being. "The governor's proposal includes $5 million to expand the state's behavioral health pilot, [...]

CT's child care progress and the pending crisis

Last year, Connecticut took a major step toward addressing the state’s child care crisis. Gov. Ned Lamont proposed —and the General Assembly passed— legislation to establish an Early Childhood Endowment, funded initially with a $300 million investment from the state surplus. Over time, this endowment will grow to make Early Start programs affordable (free for families earning below $100,000), raise wages for early childhood educators, and expand…