CT lawmakers filed hundreds of bills in the first 24 hours. So far, the Environment Committee is fielding the largest number of proposals.
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In 2024, most bills that passed in CT got bipartisan support
Most of the 175 bills the General Assembly passed received bipartisan support. Here’s a look at each member’s number of ‘yes’ and no’ votes.
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How far are you from a Connecticut Christmas scene?
At least 22 Christmas-themed movies have been filmed in CT, supported in part by a film tax credit. Here’s a map of their filming locations.
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Here’s the biggest reason why CT residents don’t go to the doctor
Being too busy with work or other commitments is the top reason why CT residents delayed medical care in the past year, a survey shows.
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Chronic absenteeism down, but still high among some groups
Students with disabilities, students who have experienced homelessness or students who are English learners all had higher absenteeism rates.
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How bad are delays at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport?
Flights leaving Bradley International Airport are less likely to be delayed than flights leaving other nearby airports, federal data shows.
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For many CT retailers, the last quarter of the year is huge
Whether it’s because of the holiday season or some other factors, the last quarter of 2023 was bigger than any other for many CT retailers.
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Why did most CT towns shift red? Fewer votes for Democrats
One of the main reasons why the Republican Party gained a larger share of the total vote compared to 2020 was a decrease in Democratic votes — not always an increase in Republican votes.
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Connecticut saw a shift toward the Republican party in 2024
Some Connecticut towns are still counting election results, but one thing is clear: CT’s reputation as a blue-hued state turned slightly red.
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CT early voting turnout: How many people in your city have voted?
Hundreds of thousands of CT residents have already cast their ballots. West Hartford has the most early voting numbers, followed by Norwalk.
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Marriage rates are recovering, but so are divorces
The rates of marriages — and divorces — in Connecticut have rebounded in recent years after a long decline, driven in part by economics.
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Vaping and smoking up among CT high school students
While CT has seen a steady decline in cigarette and vape sales overall, high school students’ use of tobacco grew slightly in the last year.
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DACA recipients in CT await federal court hearing, decision
A federal court decision could affect thousands of DACA recipients, including Connecticut DACA recipients who are renewing their status.
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Cost of rent in Connecticut is far higher than national average
CT ranks eighth in the U.S. for the cost of rental housing, though cost varies by county, according to the latest Fair Market Rent estimates.
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Majority of migrants to CT hold college degrees
People moving to CT from abroad or other states tend to have higher levels of education compared to the national average, Census data show.