Charting Connecticut

Connecticut’s kindergarten vaccination rates have increased since the pandemic, and for one inoculation, CT has the highest rate in the U.S.

Artificial Christmas trees remain more popular than their natural counterparts — even in CT, which is home to more than 70 tree farms.

CT residents trust the federal government less than state or local institutions, and nationally, trust is at its lowest level in decades.

An analysis of each state’s road safety reported that Connecticut could use more laws addressing child and passenger protections in cars.

Turkey prices are up nationwide, but grocery stores offered deals that have helped keep the price of Thanksgiving dinner in check.

Families struggling to afford basic necessities are confronting another urgent need affecting Connecticut’s youngest residents: diapers.

The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.

Voter turnout in CT reached 36% in the 2025 municipal elections — higher than Connecticut saw for both the 2021 and the 2023 elections.

What’s the most popular candy in Connecticut? And which state has a fancy for Almond Joy? And where’s all the chocolate?

CT families receiving SNAP benefits could lose nearly $200 monthly on average, a bigger hit than families would feel in any other state.

Murders in the state declined nearly 35%, and cases of criminal sexual contact declined nearly 18% from 2023 to 2024.

Washington, D.C. and Utah use Claude the most, followed by California. Researchers found that AI usage was correlated with a state’s income.