Child care in Indiana

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch discusses affordable childcare with Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson.

The Indiana General Assembly concluded March 8, 2024 with 172 bills being sent to Governor Holcomb for his signature or veto. Legislators passed bills addressing child care access and affordability in Senate Enrolled Act 2 and House Enrolled Act 1102 along with priority legislation to address low 3rd grade reading test scores in Senate Enrolled Act 1. Overall, the legislature largely stayed true to their stated desire to keep a low profile in the midst of what will be a busy election year. Joining us now to share her take on the session is the President of the Indiana Senate. Lieutenant Governor Crouch

Lakeshore Public Media host Dee Dotson speaks to Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman about child well-being in Indiana.

“Regionally Speaking” host Chris Nolte has a conversation with Dr. Lynette Fraga the executive director of Child Care Aware of America about the crucial…