Minnesota Seen as Best State for Social Activism, Connecticut Ranks in Top 10
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A newly released ranking of the Best States for Social Activism showed Minnesota leading the way, and Connecticut rounding out the top 10.
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Connecticut Students Gather to Address Constitutional Questions in Constitution State
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Amidst a tumultuous time in American democracy, high school students from four local school districts are headed to Connecticut’s Old State House this Saturday, January 24, to participate in Connecticut's We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution State Finals.
Read MoreUConn: Celebrating 2025 Accomplishments, Looking Ahead to 2026
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An Open Letter from University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric to the UConn community, highlighting key accomplistments of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026, was distributed by the University this month.
Read MoreConnecticut Green Bank Surpasses $3 Billion in Total Investment, Expanding State’s Green Economy
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The Connecticut Green Bank has announced an historic milestone: surpassing $3 billion in total investment into Connecticut’s green economy, reflecting 14 years of continued commitment.
Read MoreAI at Trinity College Aims to Solve Real-World Dilemmas, Prep for Workforce Opportunities
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A group of computer science majors at Trinity College in Hartford have been part of a pilot program from Trinity’s Entrepreneurship Center that is developing new uses of artificial intelligence with local business and community partners.
Read MoreState Launches the Connecticut Content Creator Collaborative to Advance Opportunities for Creatives and Connecticut
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Connecticut has launched C4 – the Connecticut Content Creator Collaborative, a new digital platform designed to connect businesses, organizations, and agencies with content creators and influencers who authentically represent Connecticut.
Read MoreState Economic News, Expectations Reflect Continuing Challenges
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Connecticut’s labor force was showing signs of strengthening approaching mid-2025, hitting an all-time high of 1,960,200 in May. It didn’t last, and optimism appears in short supply as 2026 gets underway according to a newly published survey.
Read MoreConnecticut Innovations Invests $11.3 Million in Early-Stage Companies in Q1 FY26
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Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, recently announced that it invested approximately $11.3 million in 25 companies and venture funds during the first quarter of its fiscal year, ending September 30, 2025.
Read MoreGrowth in Pension Funds, Record Returns Announced by State Treasurer's Office for 2025
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The State Treasurer’s 2025 Annual Report details growth in pension funds for retired teachers and state and municipal employees, the return of a record $121 million dollars in unclaimed property, and progress on initiatives aimed at helping families save for college and build long-term financial security.
Read MoreNearly $12 Million in Grants to 17 Municipalities for Projects to Improve Transportation Safety and Mobility
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The grants are being awarded through the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP), now in its seventh round of awards.
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