WHAT WE ARE READING, MARCH 2024
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Below are the news articles and reports that caught our eye in the month of March.
A Proclamation on Women’s History Month
“Throughout history, the vision and achievements of powerful women have strengthened our Nation and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us. Though their stories too often go untold, all of us stand on the shoulders of these sung and unsung trailblazers — from the women who took a stand as suffragists, abolitionists, and labor leaders to pioneering scientists and engineers, groundbreaking artists, proud public servants, and brave members of our Armed Forces.”
State by State Map on Local Impact of Child Care Funding Cliff
The childcare funding cliff continues and it’s great to be informed on how this impacts families across the United States.
Care Matters: A 2024 Report Card for Care in the States
“The goal of this care report card is to show the status of essential care policies in the states. Grades don’t reflect the efforts of advocates and policymakers who have long fought for stronger care policies in their states, rather the political realities faced and the overarching need for federal and state investments. Substantial federal investment—on top of state and local prioritization—is needed to fuel economies, improve the well-being of children and families, create millions of good jobs, promote equity, and support disabled people and older adults to live independently with safety and dignity.”
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