The real question is not whether Connecticut should focus on safety, enforcement, or market stability - or all three.

Congress recognized the unintended consequences of the hemp loophole and took action to close it last year. That decision will make a difference in protecting lives in Connecticut and communities across the country. However, the hemp industry is now pushing to reverse this decision at any cost, even if it means putting public health at risk.

Restorative practices—broadly defined as "the science of relationships and community"—offer schools a powerful alternative to punitive disciplinary practices such as suspension or expulsion.

In an era of institutional skepticism, the question is no longer simply how to communicate science—it is how to rebuild trust in it.

There is no more urgent economic growth challenge in Greater Hartford right now than housing — and no greater opportunity.

Nationwide, 57,000 Americans fall victim to cyber scams daily, with total annual losses approaching $160 billion. Seniors are hit particularly hard by these crimes. Effective protections are needed and necessary at the federal level.

If leaders want the best chance of navigating the accelerating complexity of today’s world, from economic volatility to civic polarization to rapid technological change, we must slow down enough to ask foundational questions that reconnect us to ourselves and to one another.

The need for children’s behavioral health services has never been more urgent. In 2023, 40% of high school students in the U.S. reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a 33% increase compared to a decade earlier. Solutions can, and must, be pursued.

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.

The MetroHartford Alliance’s investor network - now over 350 organizations across more than 20 industries - is one of the region’s greatest assets, particularly as 2026 gets underway.