Hartford Foundation to Provide $400,000 in Grants to Support Efforts to Dismantle Structural Racism, Achieve Equity in Social and Economic Mobility

Hartford Foundation to Provide $400,000 in Grants to Support Efforts to Dismantle Structural Racism, Achieve Equity in Social and Economic Mobility

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving launched Access Grants just over a year ago to support nonprofits aligned with its strategic priorities to dismantle structural racism and increase social and economic mobility for Black and Latinx residents of Greater Hartford. During three rounds of funding, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million to 41 organizations. Now, the Foundation is issuing its fourth round of Access Grants.

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Will Tweed New Haven Turn Again to Legislator to Lead Airport Operations?

Will Tweed New Haven Turn Again to Legislator to Lead Airport Operations?

The past two selections to lead operations at Tweed New Haven Airport have been simultaneously serving as elected members of the state legislature. With the apparent election of the current leader, Sean Scanlon, to statewide office, will Tweed again look to the legislative ranks to fill an anticipated vacancy?

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CT Foundation for Open Government Announces Recipients of First Pearlman FOI Award

CT Foundation for Open Government Announces Recipients of First Pearlman FOI Award

The Connecticut Foundation for Open Government (CFOG) has announced that a former state comptroller, a longtime state official, a clinic at Yale Law School and a columnist for The Day of New London have been selected to receive the inaugural Mitchell W. Pearlman Freedom of Information Award.

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Connecticut’s Kid Governor Program Aims at Continued National Expansion; Rocky Hill Educator to Add Expertise to Leadership Team

Connecticut’s Kid Governor Program Aims at Continued National Expansion; Rocky Hill Educator to Add Expertise to Leadership Team

Rocky Hill educator Nichole Pitruzzello has been named Connecticut’s Kid Governor® State Coordinator, and program originator Brian Cofrancesco has become Director of Kid Governor®, the national award-winning civics program created by The Connecticut Democracy Center at Connecticut’s Old State House.

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Four Downtown Initiatives in Connecticut Earn National Accreditation

Four Downtown Initiatives in Connecticut Earn National Accreditation

Main Street programs in Hartford, New Haven, Simsbury and Waterbury have been designated as Accredited Main Street America™ programs for meeting rigorous performance standards, and in recognition of their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.

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CT Foundation for Open Government to Honor Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour with Freedom of Information Award

CT Foundation for Open Government to Honor Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour with Freedom of Information Award

The Connecticut Foundation for Open Government will be honoring veteran journalist Judy Woodruff, the highly respected managing editor and anchor of PBS NewsHour, with the organization’s Walter Cronkite Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to government transparency and an informed citizenry.

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