President Donald Trump froze all federal grant spending a few weeks back. The freeze has since been rescinded. But it’s still having a real impact, including here in Connecticut.

This hour, we’ll hear how local nonprofits are providing services amid the uncertainty.

And later, Governor Ned Lamont wants to bring free preschool to many families across the state.

But how many children and their families will reap the benefits? Is it truly “universal”?

GUESTS:
Alex Putterman, Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media 
David Fahrenthold, Investigative reporter, The New York Times
Michayla Savitt, State government reporter, Connecticut Public

President Donald Trump froze all federal grant spending a few weeks back. The freeze has since been rescinded. But it&rsquo;s still having a real impact, including here in Connecticut.
This hour, we&rsquo;ll hear how local nonprofits are providing services amid the uncertainty.
And later, Governor Ned Lamont wants to bring free preschool to many families across the state.
But how many children and their families will reap the benefits? Is it truly &ldquo;universal&rdquo;?
GUESTS:
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<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/alex-putterman/">Alex Putterman</a>, Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/david-a-fahrenthold">David Fahrenthold</a>, Investigative reporter, The New York Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/michayla-savitt">Michayla Savitt</a>, State government reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

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