5 Questions for the Governor Archives

5 Questions for the Governor: Washington’s Jay Inslee

The Editors·Aug 4, 2021·6 min read

Since the establishment of the Department of Early Learning back in 2006, we’ve seen a lot of growth in awareness about early brain development and the importance of getting it right in the early years. The recent passage of the Fair Start for Kids Act is a historic investment in both early learning and child care, and it’s a great example of how our understanding about the importance of early childhood has advanced over the past few decades.

5 Questions for the Governor: Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson

The Editors·Feb 18, 2020·3 min read

I was a sheriff for 22 years. What I learned the most is that we must be proactive instead of reactive. Bettering our communities starts with taking care of our children.

5 Questions for the Governor: Connecticut’s Ned Lamont

The Editors·Mar 31, 2021·8 min read

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5 Questions for the Governor: Virginia’s Ralph Northam

The Editors·Jan 5, 2021·5 min read

Access to quality early childhood education is essential to the long term health and well-being of our children, it is also an investment in the workforce of the future. Virginia is ranked #1 in the nation for business and we know the only way to maintain that status is to support the leaders of tomorrow.

Five Questions with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton

The Editors·May 26, 2020·4 min read

There’s an African proverb that’s now universally popular, and it says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Governor Pritzker and I realize that the child care industry is part of the essential foundation that helps our children develop intellectually and emotionally. The industry allows working parents to focus on being productive on their jobs.

5 Questions for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

The Editors·Nov 2, 2020·6 min read

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5 Questions for the Governor: New Jersey’s Phil Murphy

The Editors·Oct 7, 2021·4 min read

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5 Questions for the Governor: Hawai’I’s David Ige

The Editors·Jun 2, 2021·5 min read

Kina’ole means I will do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, in the right place...

5 Questions for the Governor: Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer

The Editors·Oct 1, 2020·4 min read

I’ve been focused on expanding Pre-K for families that need it most since the beginning of my administration. I made it a priority in my last State of the State Address because I know how crucial it is for our families and for our economy.

5 Questions for the Governor: Oklahoma’s Kevin Stitt

The Editors·May 13, 2022·6 min read

The State of Oklahoma is on a mission to become a Top Ten state for all Oklahomans. When we presented this concept on the campaign trail in 2018, there was deep support around this opportunity. We know that we must focus on our children and families for us to reach this goal.

5 Questions for the Governor: Colorado’s Jared Polis

The Editors·Jun 30, 2020·6 min read

Colorado has fared better than many of our neighboring states because the people of this state have been taking this pandemic seriously -- wearing masks, staying at home, keeping their distance from others, practicing proper hygiene and protecting at-risk populations like older Coloradans and those with underlying health conditions. I’m proud that by-and-large, Coloradans are doing right by each other. We wouldn’t be making progress as a state if people were ignoring these crucial public health recommendations.