Whether they highlighted religious and cultural heritage, military accomplishments, or the cyclical rhythms of nature, festivals and parades had one purpose in common. They were communal, collective affairs with interfenerational revelers and participants, where something was “brought to remembrance,” as the origins of the verb commemorate remind us. They were a chance to make memories together.
Read MoreA new survey found Connecticut residents are feeling the pinch of a state law passed last year, blocking earned wage access, services allowing workers early access to a portion of their wages before payday.
Read MoreSince its launch a decade ago, the Bye Bye Mattress program has meant over 1.7 million mattresses have been recycled in Connecticut, successfully diverting more than 30,000 tons of foam, fiber, steel, and wood from the state’s waste stream.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Science Center in 2024 served more than 64,000 school students through onsite and offsite programing, reaching every city and town in Connecticut.
Read MoreTIME magazine’s recent cover story highlighting “The World’s Most Influential People” included three with Connecticut roots – Josh Koskoff, listed among the “Innovators,” Jonathan Greenblatt, included among the “Titans,” and Russell Vought, included in the “Leaders” category.
Read MoreConnecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell has launched CT Big Match, described as a streamlining initiative designed to return unclaimed property to Connecticut residents quicker and easier than ever before.
Read MoreConnecticut’s overall ranking in a new analysis of the top states for working moms placed the state at #2 nationwide, just behind Massachusetts.
Read MoreEliminating weight stigma in public health requires collective, cross-disciplinary efforts.Stigma reduction initiatives will be most effective through increased recognition of weight stigma as a legitimate social justice issue.
Read MoreThe economic impact to the State of Connecticut from its fourteen non-profit independent colleges and universities is $19.3 billion annually, according to a just-completed comprehensive study.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) has announced the placement of Stephen R. Nichols as a CASE Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the State Capitol.
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