We need a federal law establishing a system that protects every child, no matter where they come from or what their family's circumstances might be. The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to obtain parental permission before minors download apps, creating a single, accessible system.

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.

Eliminating 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.

The numbers show that we need a new approach to stopping these crimes and immediate action in Congress. As the crimes have evolved, the government’s response to stopping them has failed to do the same. 

One of the most pressing challenges facing our families is protecting children in an increasingly digital world. Our families deserve a system that works for them.

Hartford’s future as a dynamic economic hub hinges on a critical element: housing. And therein lies the challenge - and the opportunity.

Of the 44 million meals we provided last year, millions were served up as warm, healthy plates of food served at over 50 community kitchens across Connecticut.  In every city and town, people struggle with the cost of food, reduced income, and even worse – homelessness. 

Like the rest of the nation, Connecticut has seen a rise in book challenges in the last three years. In 2023, over 100 different titles were challenged in Connecticut libraries.

The Connecticut State Dental Association strongly supports the legislation at the State Capitol which would enable Connecticut residents to continue to benefit from fluoridated community water systems, as they have since 1965, by enabling our state to control the fluoridation levels.