The governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region’s existing nuclear facilities.
Read MoreConnecticut organizations and state leadership are aiming to make the transition to artificial intelligence - in a wide range of industries - easier by launching a free AI Essentials Certification program, in an enabling collaboration.
Read MoreConnecticut residents are urged to “grab your walking shoes” and participate in a series of hikes highlighting some of Connecticut’s most scenic and historic locations. It all gets underway later this month, and continues through October.
Read MoreThe state legislature, which concluded the 2026 session last week, approved state operating funds for UConn at $256.9 million and for UConn Health at $141.2 million. Under this budget, state funding would make up 11% of the budgets combined: 14% of UConn’s total budget and 8% of UConn Health’s total budget, according to UConn’s President.
Read MoreFor the first time in 25 years, median in-person worship attendance at U.S. congregations has increased, according to newly released research from the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) project at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
Read More“Connecticut’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how well we prepare people not only for the jobs of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Governor Ned Lamont, in announcing the formation of a state Career Pathways Commission.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Ilene J. Frank to Executive Director and CEO. She succeeds Robert A. Kret, who has retired after seven years of leading the institution.
Read MoreIn what is described as a full-circle moment for the organization, CJR (formerly Connecticut Junior Republic), has named Cassandra Reyes, LCSW, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Read MoreWith one week remaining in the 2026 session of the state legislature, supporters of an increased child tax credit are intensifying their efforts, led by United Way of Connecticut, which released a series of data this week from a newly released report.
Read MoreA rapidly-growing number of high school students across Connecticut are earning college credits, exploring new academic interests, and getting a head start on their college plans - thanks to an initiative at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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