From November to June, 89 refugees arrived in Connecticut from South Africa and none from other countries, a marked change from past years.
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More CT residents are taking testosterone
Androgen prescriptions in Connecticut have increased by 63% over the past three years — and endocrinologists say most are going to men.
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Follow one of Connecticut’s 500 Black Revolutionary War soldiers
In 1777, CT passed two laws that incentivized slaveowners to send Black soldiers into war.
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What are the most popular baby names in Connecticut?
The most popular 2025 baby names in Connecticut — Charlotte and Noah — were among the most popular in the nation.
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CT once had the largest enslaved population in New England
Connecticut’s enslaved population of 5,098 in 1774 was larger than any other New England colony before the Revolutionary War.
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Report: CT youth community service participation has dropped
Connecticut used to lead the nation in youth community service participation. Recent data shows that engagement levels have dropped.
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More same-sex couples are getting married in CT
Between 2023 and 2024, the number of same-sex marriages in Connecticut increased by 32% — four times more than the national average.
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CT has 322 students per counselor, more than recommended
Despite steady increases in their numbers over the past few years, Connecticut’s school counselors remain stretched thin.
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Wildfires in CT are smaller than in years past, but threats remain
While more regulations and urbanization have brought down the risk of wildfires, increased tree damage and loss in CT compounds the threat.
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CT women having fewer babies means school enrollment falling too
Women in Connecticut are having fewer babies, and school enrollment numbers across the state are falling along with the fertility rate.
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CT’s legislative session in numbers: How many bills passed?
This session, 218 bills passed the House and Senate. They dealt with topics from bottle redemption fraud to accountability of ICE agents.
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How much more state money will your town get?
The new state budget will send hundreds of millions more dollars to Connecticut towns than the last budget.
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More CT residents using 988 hotline; deaths by suicide fell in 2025
Before the number changed, CT had 1,500 and 2,500 calls to the suicide hotline per month. CT now gets 4,000 to 5,000 calls in most months.
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Enrollment in SNAP food assistance program has dropped in CT
The number of Connecticut residents on SNAP has fallen by more than 32,500 people since July 2025, a 9% decrease.
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Northeast region leads U.S. in inflation, boosted by energy, housing
Consumer prices rose 3.6% year-over-year in the Northeast region, higher than the national year-over-year inflation rate of 3.3%.