CT announced grants of up to $25,000 for selected small businesses and nonprofit groups in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties.
In western CT, businesses in small towns say they’re devastated after flooding
Posted inPolitics
Jahana Hayes, George Logan campaign ads center bios, priorities
The ad war has begun in CT’s 5th Congressional District. But Rep. Jahana Hayes and George Logan have stayed relatively positive so far.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Digital accessibility is the law, but most websites aren’t compliant
Disability rights are human rights. If you own or maintain a website, please spend some time to ensure your site is accessible to all.
Posted inHousing
Two CT tenant unions, one family: The impacts of organizing
For months, a New Haven teenager has been in the middle of two tenant-landlord disputes. His story points to the rise of tenant unions in CT.
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New Haven air quality sensors shining light on pollution
New Haven has recently installed 11 air quality sensors, which are designed to collect and make public data on air pollution in the city.
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The human cost of contract disputes in health care
Financial performance should not come at the expense of patient care. Our communities’ health should be the paramount concern.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
GOP intensifies push for fall session to lower CT electric rates
CT Republicans intensified a push to tap surplus funds to reduce electric rates, but Democrats oppose the move for a fall special session.
Posted inEducation
CT sees improvements in math, science, chronic absenteeism rate
Data released Tuesday showed CT students’ math and science scores rose, while English scores stayed flat. Chronic absenteeism rates dropped.
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How has your CT school district performed in recent years?
Connecticut students’ math and science scores improved last year overall. Use this searchable database to see how different schools performed over the past three years.
Posted inNewsletters
On Balance: Orientation Week
Erica E. Phillips writes about a professional development course to prepare educators to teach financial literacy and disparities among CT’s food pantries.
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After antisemitism incident, Stamford State Rep. Figueroa speaks out
Figueroa said her intention was to emphasize the need for someone in elected office who understands the needs of Stamford’s Latino community.
Posted inEconomic Development
A CT program was meant to boost manufacturing. It’s changed.
The “Manufacturing Assistance Act” morphed, supporting a wider range of companies. The Lamont administration has scaled it back.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
DRS understaffing is costing CT
The IRS has collected $1B from high-wealth people and corporations who evaded taxes, while CT’s Department of Revenue Services remains underfunded.
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Put a national slavery memorial on the Washington Mall
A national slavery memorial on the Washington Mall would be a recognition of the imperfect beginning of the United States in 1776.
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Northwell Health commits to five years of L&D at Sharon Hospital
Northwell Health will own Sharon Hospital pending a merger with Nuvance Health. Labor and delivery services are to continue for 5 years.