Editor's note: This episode of MPR News with Angela Davis originally set to air Jan. 5 will now air Tuesday, Jan. 6.
President Donald Trump’s administration says it’s freezing $185 million dollars in child care funds nationwide this year amid allegations of potential fraud in Minnesota.
State officials say they are continuing to investigate the allegations but have not substantiated them so far.
Coming up at 9 a.m. Tuesday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert will examine what the funding freeze could mean for children, families, child care providers and Minnesota politics.
And we want to hear from you, too.
If you’re a parent or provider who participates in the Child Care Assistance Program, how might a funding freeze affect your life or your business? And as a voter, how do you feel about how our political leaders have been addressing the potential for fraud in public programs?
Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.
Guests:
Elizabeth Davis is a professor of applied economics at the University of Minnesota.
David Schultz is a professor of political science and legal studies at Hamline University.
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