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CCM: Strong state-local partnership critical to sharing education costs
In years past the state’s finances limited their ability to fully fund our public education. Today, Connecticut is in a better financial situation.
The changing face of CT’s home heating oil industry
More women are taking over the reins of their family home heating businesses, and are helping to move the industry in a new direction.
Could biodiesel fuel take the lead in CT’s new energy plan?
As Connecticut considers a new plan to curb carbon emissions, CEMA is urging state regulators not to leave biodiesel out of the plan.
UConn’s tech incubation program continues expansion, statewide impact
The university has built largest incubator in Connecticut for new startups, creating jobs in the workforce and increasing the state’s science and technology capital.
CT’s new plan to electrify homes is déjà vu all over again
Connecticut regulators have a way of not learning from past mistakes. For us, the new Comprehensive Energy Strategy (CES) 2022 is déjà vu all over again.
CT Humanities grants strengthen communities, cultural organizations statewide
For the past two and a half years, CT Humanities has been using state, federal, and foundation funds to steward the cultural sector through the pandemic.
UConn announces plans to create School of Public Policy
Given its focus on graduate professional education and location in Hartford, UConn’s existing public policy department had been operating much like a school already.
Paid Post: UConn faculty winning NSF CAREER awards at record-breaking pace
The university is seeing a remarkable increase in the number of major National Science Foundation awards for early-career faculty members.
The Cornerstone of Stability and Prosperity: Basic Human Needs
Since the pandemic began, a surge of families has joined thousands of others in the struggle to make ends meet.
Thriving Small Businesses Energize Local Communities
It is critical that we ensure small businesses owned by people of color and women have equal opportunities for success.
Putting Philanthropy into Action for Racial Justice
Philanthropy is evolving to use its knowledge and influence to change systems that have left millions behind for generations.
Getting a Degree: A Right of Passage for Some and An Elusive Dream for Others
Ensuring access to education that leads to family sustaining wages must be a top priority to increase equitable economic mobility.
The Power of Community Voice: Civic and Resident Engagement
Supporting resident engagement, resident leadership, and resident participation is vital to strengthening communities.
When Artists Are Valued, the Whole Community Wins
Everyone benefits when communities provide artists with capacity building, funding and
sustainable structures to highlight their work and create consistent opportunities.
