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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On Balance: Electing America’s CEO
Erica E. Phillips writes about the upcoming U.S. presidential election and developing environmental infrastructure in Connecticut.
Posted inEducation
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.
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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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On Balance: Pandemic startups are hanging on
Erica E. Phillips writes about the thousands of Connecticut small businesses that opened during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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On Balance: Free transit
Erica E. Phillips writes about the economic implications of ‘active transportation,’ like commuting on foot or by bicycle, in CT.
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.
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On Balance: A ‘capital’ idea…
Erica E. Phillips writes about Gov. Ned Lamont’s new CT highway signs touting the state as the ‘capital’ of basketball, pizza and more.
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.
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On Balance: Orientation Week
Erica E. Phillips writes about a professional development course to prepare educators to teach financial literacy and disparities among CT’s food pantries.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act
The bill, co-authored by CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal, is designed to protect minors from a multitude of dangers online. Here are the details.
