Humanities Seek Public Input in Effort to Expand Access Throughout State

Humanities Seek Public Input in Effort to Expand Access Throughout State

As Connecticut's only statewide organization “focused broadly on supporting access to and providing funding for public humanities,” Connecticut Humanities, in its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, laid out a multi-pronged aspiration “to strengthen our communities and society in the long term.” Following through, amidst a pandemic, has seen unanticipated challenges and opportunities.

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Connecticut to New York: "Been There, Done That," As Rapid Demise of Popular Gov. Elevates Female Lt. Gov.

Connecticut to New York:  "Been There, Done That," As Rapid Demise of Popular Gov. Elevates Female Lt. Gov.

You can’t blame some in Connecticut for thinking “been there, done that” as neighboring New York goes down the path of a gubernatorial succession thought unlikely – even impossible – only months prior. Kathy Hochul will lead New York, reaching the state’s top office with startling similarities to what occurred in Connecticut in nearly two decades ago.

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New National PAC with Connecticut Roots Launches to Support Democrats with Public Service Backgrounds

New National PAC with Connecticut Roots Launches to Support Democrats with Public Service Backgrounds

A new national political action committee (PAC) is being launched to support Democrats running for office – at the federal, state, and local levels – with civil and public service backgrounds. The initiative is being led by Brett Broesder, a Connecticut-based veteran communications strategist who has spent over a decade working for Democratic campaigns and elected officials – at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Organizations to be Recognized for Work Highlighting Connecticut History

Organizations to be Recognized for Work Highlighting Connecticut History

Connecticut organizations that focus on aspects of the state’s history will be receiving 2021 Awards of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO) at a virtual awards on Tuesday, April 20. The awards come amidst a new commitment to expand diversity and equity across the organization’s membership.

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Connecticut’s Veterans, Mostly From Vietnam Era, Gulf War Years; Two Classes to be Inducted in Hall of Fame in 2021

Connecticut’s Veterans, Mostly From Vietnam Era, Gulf War Years; Two Classes to be Inducted in Hall of Fame in 2021

More than one-third of Connecticut veterans served during the Vietnam era, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data. More than 60,000 state residents served during the U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The next highest period of service is during the Gulf War, with just over 47,000 veterans in Connecticut having served in the armed forces during those years.

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High School Students from West Hartford, Norwich, Selected for Prestigious US Senate Program

High School Students from West Hartford, Norwich, Selected for Prestigious US Senate Program

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Natalie DeLaCruz of West Hartford and Karen Lau of Norwich will join Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Chris Murphy in representing Connecticut during the prestigious 59th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 14 — 17, 2021.

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