The Hartford-East Hartford metro area was named 28th most polluted in the nation for ozone pollution and 2nd worst in the Northeast, according to the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of the Air” report.
Read MoreA new survey found Connecticut residents are feeling the pinch of a state law passed last year, blocking earned wage access, services allowing workers early access to a portion of their wages before payday.
Read MoreThe personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the Best States for Working from Home. Connecticut is among them, earning a place in the top 10.
Read MoreThe 20 highest paid Connecticut state employees in 2024. All are associated with UConn. Five of the top 10 work in UConn Athletics. The remainder of the top 15 are associated with various medical fields at UConn. The university’s President had the 19th highest compensation in 2024.
Read MoreStates receive federal aid for many reasons, from providing relief during natural disasters and health crises to funding improvements in education, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare and more. Connecticut is among the least federally-dependent states.
Read MoreConnecticut ranked third in the nation in a review of the state of women’s health across the country. The website SmileHub compared each of the 50 states based on 18 key metrics. The dataset ranges from the maternal mortality rate to the quality of women’s hospitals to the affordability of a doctor’s visit.
Read Morehe Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) has announced that Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the first airport in the United States to become ‘Autism Double-Checked’ certified.
Read MoreWith Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, just weeks away, the Connecticut River Conservancy has issued its annual report of the milestones reached and work accomplished during 2024.
Read MoreWestern Connecticut State University in Danbury has joined with several local school districts to offer Early College dual enrollment programs for area high school students.
Read MoreMaria Ressa, a crusading journalist awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous reporting, will be honored with the Walter Cronkite Freedom of Information Award at an April 14 event at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford.
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