CT Bus Ridership Falls in Year After Fares Return
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Federal Transit Administration data shows decreased use of several city bus routes across Connecticut in the year since the fares were reinstated in April 2023.
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Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism
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In Washington and in Connecticut, voices have been raised in reaction to actions announced by the new federal administration that appear to have required a pause in a vast array of federal funding provided to programs delivered by states and nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreTest for Radon This Month, Department of Public Health Reminds Residents
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In recognition of National Radon Action Month which takes place in January, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Connecticut residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence to be Focus of Fellowship at State Capitol
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The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) is accepting applications for a one-year CASE Fellowship at the state legislature - the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Artificial Intelligence Policy Fellowship, to get underway in 2025.
Read MoreBridgeport Soldier, Killed in WWII, Buried in U.S. Eight Decades Later
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U.S. Army Sgt. Hagop Jack Zarifian was killed in Germany 79 years ago during World War II, and has finally returned to the U.S. for burial. The Bridgeport, Connecticut native was employed as a draftsman at General Electric in Bridgeport when he enlisted in the Army at age 19.
Read MoreClick to Cancel Will Be Easier for Consumers, Federal Trade Commission Announces
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.
Read MoreCommunity Connectivity Grant Program Aims to Improve Transportation Accessibility and Safety
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Expect to see continued road and related infrastructure construction across Connecticut, courtesy of Connecticut’s Community Connectivity Grant Program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).
Read MoreData on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week
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Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.
Read MoreGovernor’s Prevention Partnership Teams with the City of Middletown Marking Overdose Awareness Day
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August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and this year's theme, "Together, We Can," emphasizes the collective responsibility to prevent overdose deaths in Connecticut.
Read MoreNew State Partnership Aims to Increase Access to Smoking Cessation Resources
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The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a new partnership with National Jewish Health to offer new Quitline services for Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Quitline provides free tobacco cessation support to all Connecticut residents who want help quitting commercial tobacco, including e-cigarettes.
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