The group has grown to more than 15 mothers. They’ve advocated for translation services, school improvements, and — importantly — each other.
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Posted inCharting Connecticut
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.
Posted inPartner Content
CT delegation scrutinizes ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
During a hearing, lawmakers criticized proposed loan caps for students in programs that don’t fall under the ‘professional’ classification.
Posted inPartner Content
Effort to bring dental cleanings to homebound people in CT didn’t pass
Supporters of the measure said it would have helped people with disabilities or seniors, who may have difficulty getting to a dentist.
Posted inHealth
CT health legislation: Focus on vaccines, Medicaid rates, private equity in 2026
Connecticut lawmakers tackled several long-standing healthcare issues during this year’s legislative session. Here’s what they passed.
Posted inPolitics
Relief and sadness in GOP as Erin Stewart quits race for governor
The abrupt end of Erin Stewart’s campaign for governor gives a relieved Republican Party a new frontrunner a day before its convention.
Posted inEducation
Lamont backfills $35M in lost federal research grants for UConn
The money comes out of CT’s Federal Cuts Response Fund, which lawmakers created last year to prop up programs cut by Trump administration.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor
Erin Stewart’s spending while New Britain’s mayor may expose her to civil and criminal liability under state and federal law, a report says.
Posted inEconomic Development
It’s official: WNBA approves Connecticut Sun relocation to Houston
The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the relocation Wednesday, ending months of speculation over the team’s future in CT.
Posted inBridgeport, Community
Report finds unequal access to space, resources at city parks in Bridgeport
A custom ParkScore report from Trust for Public Land gave Bridgeport an overall score of 45 out of 100 after evaluating 61 parks in the city.
Posted inPartner Content
New construction reduces housing shortage in most states — but not CT
CT, NJ and RI are only states that lost housing per capita since 2020. Others have built more than enough to account for population growth.
Posted inGovernment
After rocky start, CT’s celebration of America 250 takes shape
Connecticut’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary opened this week with modest support from the state amid cuts to federal funding.
Posted inEconomic Development
Lamont pledges $22.5 million in aid for struggling CT dairy farmers
Gov. Ned Lamont said state support is necessary to help Connecticut dairy farmers cope with rising costs and falling commodity prices.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart promises answers about her expenses, just not yet
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Erin Stewart promised a response to reports about her use of a city credit card — after this weekend’s convention.