The CT student loan reimbursement program offers qualifying residents up to $20,000 to help them pay off their loans. Here’s what to know.
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Posted inEducation
What to know about CT high schools’ dual credit programs
Dual credit programs can save students interested in college time and money, but not all CT high schools offer these. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHousing
CT’s Time to Own program helps first-time homebuyers with finances: What to know
CT’s Time to Own program, which is currently taking applications, offers down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers.
Posted inGovernment
No-excuse absentee voting was approved by CT voters. What happens next?
Now that CT voters approved a no-excuse absentee voting ballot question, the doors are open for legislators to pass a law allowing it.
Posted inPolitics
CT 2024 election takeaways: Ballot question, early voting, Harris’ margin
Kamala Harris won Connecticut. Meanwhile, a ballot measure passed, incumbents were re-elected, and early voting turnout was strong.
Posted inPolitics
CT 2024 election: What to look out for in this week’s results
Among the things to look out for in CT’s election this week are results of the absentee voting ballot question and the 5th District race.
Posted inEducation
FAFSA is delayed again this year. Here’s what that means for CT students
After the U.S. government’s rollout of a new financial aid application last year didn’t go well, another new FAFSA is currently in testing.
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Inside a plan to get CT’s 119K ‘disconnected youth’ back on track
A new report outlines a plan to re-engage young people via education, job training and mental health services. Here’s what to know about it.
Posted inTransportation
Riding CT’s Shore Line East: What to know about train tickets, routes, fares
Shore Line East is a commuter rail line that serves several southern CT towns, largely east of New Haven. Here’s how to ride the train.
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What to know about the Hartford high school graduate who can’t read
Aleysha Ortiz said she was never taught to read or write — despite attending schools in Hartford since she was 6. Here’s what to know.
Posted inGovernment
A look at some new CT laws taking effect on Oct. 1
Among the nearly 60 new laws is a PFAS phase-out, an expanded definition of ‘line of duty death’ and a slew of home and elder care reforms.
Posted inHealth
Abbott Terrace Health Center lost its federal funding. What’s going on?
The Waterbury nursing home is on track to close after officials found it failed to ‘meet Medicare’s basic health and safety requirements.’
Posted inPolitics
What to know about Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s tax cut
In 2021, Bridgeport officials slashed by 45% the tax assessment on a home Joe Ganim purchased in the Black Rock area. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHealth
CT health insurance: How to pick a plan
If you just moved to CT, had an employment change or are turning 26, you might need a new health insurance plan. Here’s what to look for.
Posted inPolitics
In CT, no-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot. Here’s what to know
In this year’s election, CT voters will be asked whether the state constitution should be amended to allow all voters to cast ballots by mail.
