Issue Number One

The Pandemic Exposed Cracks in U.S. Child Care Infrastructure. To Build a Child Care Safety Net, Lawmakers Will Have to Fill Them.

by Elizabeth Napolitano | May 26, 2022 | Economy

When Carmen Hurd gave birth to her son last year, she knew caring for him would be a lot of work, but she never imagined it would become her full-time job. But when Hurd, a former farm manager from Fort Wayne, Indiana, discovered that infant care programs in her area...

Frustrated Electricity Consumers Were Eager to Make the Switch to Solar. Then, Solar Prices Soared.

by Elizabeth Napolitano | Apr 28, 2022 | Economy

Erica Parker was determined to install solar panels on her Bangor, Maine home when her electric bills skyrocketed last year. But when she received a quote that exceeded her budget, she put off the upgrade. “I decided to hold off to save up some cash so I wouldn’t have...