Economic Impact

NOTE: This forum was held prior to the party nominations on May 21 and 22. At this time, all three candidates quoted in this story are still candidates for governor, with Malloy winning the Democratic nomination, Griebel is planning a Republican primary run and Marsh is pursuing signatures as an Independent candidate, with the goal of earning a place on the ballot in November.

Alliance Executive Director Ann Pratt, CAEYC Executive Director Karen Rainville, Rep. Beth Bye and Congressman Chris Murphy were all guests on NPR's Where We Live with John Dankosky on April 12, kicking off the Week of the Young Child.

Radio actuality produced and submitted to radio stations all over the state of CT prior to the 12/14 press conference. More than 31 newsrooms took the mp3 feed, which equals more than 31 stations accepting, due to multiple stations under the same owner.

Susan Haigh, a reporter with the Hartford bureau of the Associated Press, covered the 12/14 press conference and her story was picked up by the New London Day.

The New Haven Register's article regarding the state budget crisis and the 12/14 press conference hosted by Rep. Toni Walker and the CT Early Childhood Alliance.

One article and one column written in the Hartford Courant regarding the press conference and cuts to children's services from 12/14 press conference.