Priority Bill 5003 Early Childhood Care and Education Fund

March 7, 2025


 
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Dear Neighbor, 

Affordable and accessible childcare is essential for Connecticut families and businesses to thrive. H.B. 5003, a top legislative priority for House Democrats this session, will expedite funding for families, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

This proposal builds upon Public Act 24-91, passed unanimously last year, and signed by the Governor, which established the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund. Investing in early childhood care and education produces better educational, health, social, and economic outcomes, driving increased revenue while reducing the need for costly spending.

Connecticut is home to approximately 181,000 children under the age of five, with 73% of these young children receiving care outside the home while their parents work.

By providing targeted funding and expanding access to childcare, H.B. 5003 will put more money back into our economy by opening new opportunities for stay-at-home parents to re-enter the workforce. This is not just an investment in childcare—it is an investment in the children of Connecticut and the prosperity of our state.
Upcoming Events at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU

The Visual and Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University will host several events over the next few weeks, including the following: 

Curse of the Starving Class
April 4 – April 13
Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class is a darkly comic look into the world of the dysfunctional Tate family, as they struggle amongst themselves for food, freedom, and purpose in their run-down lives. The Tates will do just about anything to raise themselves out of the downward spiral into which they’ve fallen. But is it even possible? Or are some families, Shepard asks, just cursed from the start? Directed by Sal Trapani in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center.

MFA Thesis Exhibition
On view March 27 – April 13
Opening Reception March 27, 6 PM
The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing, professional artists. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Graduate candidates presenting their thesis work this year are:

  • Tony DeZinno
  • Andrea McLaughlin
  • Jillian Mirabal
  • Joseph Nolan
  • Cristina Querrer

Click here to check out some other upcoming events. 
Sincerely,

Ken Gucker
State Representative
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