The cost of locking up students is much higher than educating them, and the long-term benefits of investing in education and support programs are robust.
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Gov. Lamont Promised Mental Health Parity Enforcement. Here’s Why It’s Time to Deliver.
Connecticut passed landmark mental health parity legislation with bipartisan support. Now, as other states levy millions in fines, the question is whether Connecticut will enforce its laws.
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Out of school suspensions harm students, teachers, schools, and communities.
Ending the misuse of out of school suspensions is an anti-poverty measure and improves student safety in and out of schools. The legislature needs to act now.
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Why Mobile Affordability Matters in Connecticut Right Now
Mobile service has become a lifeline for Connecticut families, seniors, and workers. As costs rise, residents need flexible, affordable options that support their daily lives.
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2025 Marked Real Mental Health Progress in Connecticut. But Access Gaps Are Still Widening.
After a landmark year for Connecticut mental health reform, families still report widespread insurance and access barriers. New data highlights the urgent need for parity enforcement and stronger networks.
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Find flexible coverage that won’t break the bank, with BusinessPlus and ICHRA.
Employees today require health insurance. While it’s not actually mandatory to offer as a benefit, it’s at the top of the list for many employees and job seekers—making it feel mandatory for nonprofits that are looking to attract and retain quality employees. However, for many Connecticut business owners, the ever-rising costs associated with traditional group health plans make […]
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Unwrap More Than a Phone: Why Smarter Mobile Service Is the Gift That Keeps Giving
This holiday season, discover how Cox Mobile is redefining mobile service with flexible plans, seamless integration, and smarter connectivity, just in time to upgrade your phone and lower your bill.
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Is Connecticut a Great Place to be a Child? For Too Many, No.
In Connecticut, nearly 1 in 10 children lives in poverty—but in Waterbury, it’s 22%. After pandemic aid dropped child poverty by nearly 70%, rates have since surged past pre-pandemic levels. Over 100 organizations statewide are uniting to End Child Poverty Now through bold, coordinated advocacy and urgent policy reform.
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Hurricane season is here, but emergency preparedness is year-round at Eversource
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above-normal, with up to ten hurricanes expected. Though rare in New England, storms can still cause major damage. Eversource emphasizes year-round preparedness through grid upgrades, vegetation management, and mutual aid partnerships, ensuring rapid response and power restoration when severe weather strikes.
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A Broken Umbrella, The Business of Family
For The International Festival of Arts & Idea’s 30th season and Frank Pepe’s 100th Anniversary, A Broken Umbrella Theatre has teamed up with CitySeed and Sanctuary Kitchen to bring a uniquely Connecticut story to life.
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With rising temperatures come rising energy bills—learn what you can do to reduce electric use
After a long, cold winter in Connecticut, summer weather is finally here and the return of those warm temperatures has many people turning on the fans and cranking up the air conditioners again to help them stay cool. But even with electric rates dropping this summer, it’s important to remember that when the mercury climbs, […]
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Connecticut’s Hidden Crisis: Reinvesting Fiscal Surplus to Support Direct Service Providers and Nonprofits
Connecticut boasts a historic budget surplus, yet the caregivers supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities remain trapped in poverty. It’s time for economic justice—now.
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The Future of Mobile Flexibility: How Connectivity Is Changing the Way We Live and Work
Mobile connectivity is transforming how we work, travel, and communicate. Discover how seamless transitions, flexible plans, and adaptive technology are setting the standard for the future of mobility.
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Overdose Prevention Centers – Any Positive Change
Senate Bill 7 proposes four overdose prevention centers in Connecticut, offering supervised spaces for safer drug use and connections to treatment. While some criticize them, decades of global evidence show these centers reduce overdose deaths and increase engagement with care. They meet people where they are, supporting recovery as a long-term, individualized process.
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Why you should be thinking about your summer electric bill, even with rates dropping
Even with electric rates dropping, Connecticut residents should expect higher summer bills due to increased energy use from air conditioning. Usage spikes, not just rates, drive costs up. Eversource encourages energy-saving habits—like adjusting thermostats, using appliances off-peak, and switching to LEDs—to stay cool while managing expenses. Efficiency programs and financial assistance are also available to help customers.