Connecticut Ranked #12 Nationally Among Leaders for Teen Drivers
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A recent analysis ranked Connecticut as the 12th best state in the nation for teen drivers.
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Girl Scout of Connecticut Launch Dynamic and Varied Program as New Year Approaches
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The statewide Girl Scout council recently launched a power-packed roster of activities to recruit new members and adult volunteers throughout August and continuing through September.
Read MoreLegislative Session Urged to Address Federal Spending Cuts
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Advocates for low-income families in Connecticut are calling on state lawmakers to address federal spending cuts in a special session this fall, as undreds of thousands of residents are expected to lose benefits from HUSKY Health and SNAP.
Read MoreSource to Sea Cleanup Returns in September in Connecticut and Region
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Plans are proceeding for the 29th annual Source to Sea Cleanup – with the goal of removing as much trash as possible from local waterways, riverbanks, and communities across the 410-mile Connecticut River watershed across New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Read MoreConnecticut's Vaccination Rate for Kindergarten Students Among Nation's Best
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Connecticut continues to receive top marks nationally for immunization rates as the first day of school approaches. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Connecticut ranked highest in the country for two-dose measles vaccination rate.
Read More"Special Examination" by State Comptroller Highlights Anticipated Impact of Federal Cuts, Changed Requirements on Connecticut Residents and Industries
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“A significant number of low-income residents in Connecticut are expected to lose eligibility for government benefits under the law and will feel the cuts acutely,” according to a “Special Examination” by the Office of State Comptroller of the anticipated impact of new federal law changes.
Read MoreStrategic Alliance Announced by Two Connecticut United Way Organizations
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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and United Way of West Central Connecticut have announced a new strategic alliance designed to “enhance community impact, streamline operations, and expand services across the region.”
Read MoreCCSU Slated to Receive Federal Grant to Assist First Generation Students
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Amidst an environment of trepidation and uncertainty regarding grants to education institutions and nonprofits across the spectrum, in Conneticut and nationwide, Central Connecticut State University has received a federal
Read MoreFree, Virtual Summertime "Camp Sparkler" For Connecticut Families with Young Children Launches This Week
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Sparkler Learning has teamed up with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), United Way of Connecticut’s 211 Child Development and Hartford Public Library to announce the start of Camp Sparkler, a free, eight-week, virtual summer camp for families with children ages five and under.
Read MoreConnecticut Students Excel at National History Day Competition
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Sixty students in grades 6-12 represented Connecticut at the prestigious 2025 National History Day® Contest at the University of Maryland earlier this month. Twenty of them returned home with awards and special prizes.
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