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CHART: CT has become more racially diverse since 2011

by CT Mirror Data February 1, 2023 @ 7:30 amJanuary 31, 2023 @ 11:48 am

The white population is still the largest racial group in CT. But its share of the population fell from 2011-2021 while every other racial group’s share rose.

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CHART: Share of chronically absent CT students by student group from 2017-2022

by CT Mirror Data January 30, 2023 @ 1:34 pmJanuary 30, 2023 @ 1:34 pm

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, chronic absenteeism has doubled in CT schools. Here’s a breakdown of the student groups that are missing class.

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MAP: Connecticut’s 2021 affordable housing units, by town

by CT Mirror Data January 30, 2023 @ 1:10 pmJanuary 30, 2023 @ 1:12 pm

Explore the percentage of housing units in each CT municipality that were considered affordable in 2011, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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LIHEAP can help CT families cover energy costs. How is it funded and who qualifies?

by CT Mirror Explains January 30, 2023 @ 7:29 amFebruary 9, 2023 @ 10:03 am

LIHEAP helps low-income families pay for winter heating and other energy costs. Here’s an overview of the program and its eligibility requirements.

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CHART: CT emergency room visits for asthma by race

by CT Mirror Data January 25, 2023 @ 2:03 pmJanuary 25, 2023 @ 2:03 pm

Blacks and Hispanics in CT go to the emergency room for asthma at a much higher rate than whites. See the data here.

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MAP: New Bassick High School location at risk for flooding, pollution

by CT Mirror Data January 25, 2023 @ 11:57 amJanuary 25, 2023 @ 11:57 am

The new school will be in a flood zone, so while it will be somewhat elevated, the likelihood of mold from street level flooding is high.

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CHART: Asthma prevalence for adults and children in CT

by CT Mirror Data January 25, 2023 @ 11:26 amJanuary 25, 2023 @ 11:26 am

Broadly, CT’s adult asthma rate in 2020 was 10.6%, one of the highest rates in the country. Here’s a look at asthma rates over the years.

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On Balance: How will CT spend its surplus?

by Erica E. Phillips January 24, 2023 @ 9:29 amJanuary 24, 2023 @ 9:33 am

Erica E. Phillips explores Gov. Ned Lamont’s ideas for CT’s budget — and asks what you think the state should do with its surplus.

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Connecticut’s gas tax is returning incrementally. What’s going on?

by CT Mirror Explains January 23, 2023 @ 7:30 amFebruary 9, 2023 @ 10:03 am

CT’s 25-cents-per-gallon gas tax was suspended in March 2022 due to rising fuel prices. As of Jan. 1, the state is gradually restoring it.

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CHART: Breakdown of Connecticut’s debt

by CT Mirror Data January 20, 2023 @ 12:30 pmJanuary 24, 2023 @ 10:46 pm

CT amassed debt between the 1930s and 2010 by spending liberally and failing to save adequately. Here’s a breakdown of the state’s debt.

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CHART: Sales tax receipts driving Connecticut transportation program

by CT Mirror Data January 20, 2023 @ 11:16 amJanuary 20, 2023 @ 12:05 pm

Sales tax receipts have surpassed fuel taxes as the single-largest source of revenue for the CT budget’s Special Transportation Fund.

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CHART: CT’s budget cap can increase due to inflation

by CT Mirror Data January 13, 2023 @ 12:16 pmJanuary 13, 2023 @ 12:16 pm

Higher inflation means CT’s government may be able to add up to $1 billion — or more — in new spending and still remain under the statutory spending cap.