1.5 Million Mattresses Recycled in CT Program in 8 Years
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More than 1.5 million mattresses have been recycled in Connecticut since the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) started its Bye Bye Mattress program in 2015.
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Albertus Magnus, University of Hartford Earn Financial Support with Student & Community Benefits
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Albertus Magnus College in New Haven has been awarded fa grant rom the State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF), totaling $3,111,324, the largest single grant in the College’s 98-year history.
Read MoreState Attorneys General, Including Connecticut's William Tong, Sue Meta for Social Media Harmful to Children's Mental Health
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users.
Read MoreStudy: Connecticut is a Top 10 Solar State
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With the second-highest electricity rates in the country, going solar is a great way to offset costly utility bills and see a good return on investment. Which may explain why a newly released ranking of the best states for solar places Connecticut in the top 10.
Read MoreConnecticut Parks Are Focus of New State Website as Fall Foliage Arrives
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Just in time for fall foliage, Connecticut has launched a new website, CTParks.com, highlighting Connecticut State Parks. The website offers visitors what state officials describe as “an innovative online platform showcasing Connecticut State Parks in a more exciting, user-friendly way to help them engage with, learn about, and access state parks and the areas around them.”
Read MoreConnecticut Democracy Awards to Recognize Residents Strengthening Democracy
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The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) is now accepting nominaitons for a newly established award to celebrate Connecticut residents committed to strengthening democracy through acts of citizenship, service, and community engagement.
Read MoreProgress on Repairing Structurally Deficient Bridges, But Substantially More Work (and Funding) Ahead for CT
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Connecticut is ranked 34th in the nation in the percentage of structurally deficient bridges, and 40th in the nation in the number of structurally deficient bridges. The state ranked 15th, however, in the percentage of structurally deficient bridge deck areas, at 7%.
Read MoreAs 12 Institutions Become 1, Rankings Indicate Connecticut's Previous Community College System & Individual Schools Were Among Best in the U.S.
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Connecticut’s 12 independent community colleges, operating within a system, face the start of the academic year this month with an entirely new structure - as a single community college, the largest in New England. New rankings placed the old system - extinct as of July 1 - as among the nation’s best.
Read MoreFederal Funds to Plant Trees in Urban Communities Headed to Connecticut
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Trees, it turns out, make a difference. Studies show that communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, reduced crime, lower average temperatures, and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities. Connecticut cities will be receiving funds to expand tree cover in their urban communities.
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