childcare

Deadline day for the United Auto Workers, what the end of pandemic relief funds could mean for child care centers, and a package of bills to make abortion care more accessible.

On today's show, an investigative journalist discussed a recent collaborative story on childcare deserts, and two editors dished on their new book that focuses on the rival of the River Rouge. Plus, we spoke with an Afghani student at Olivet College.

A childcare bill package passed the Michigan Senate on June 8 with wide bipartisan support. Supporters said the legislation is necessary to help address the childcare need in both urban and rural parts of the state.

To receive funds, childcare providers must apply and report the number of full-time and part-time staff between now and December 8. Full-time staff are eligible to receive $1,000 while part-time staff can receive $500.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 27 in Ypsilanti on Monday. The bill appropriates $384.7 million dollars in supplemental money. Most of the…

Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined plans Monday to use $1.4 billion dollars in federal COVID-19 funds to expand childcare in Michigan.The governor…

At least two-thirds of U.S. families are struggling to find safe and affordable child care as the pandemic rages on. NPR asked infectious disease experts to help sort the health risks of each option.

Today on Stateside, a conversation about how childcare collectives are being modeled to fill in where our institutions are falling behind. Also, a look at…