Danbury, Bridgeport Ranked In Top 15 Most Diverse Cities in US
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Danbury and Waterbury are among the nation’s most diverse cities according to a recent national survey.
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Connecticut Among Leading States in Attracting Remote Workers to Relocate Here
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Connecticut welcomed an influx of approximately 146,000 new residents in 2022, driven significantly by remote work opportunities. Of these new arrivals, 21,000 were remote workers, emphasizing the state’s appeal “due to its vibrant economy and a flexible work environment.”
Read MoreResponse to Affordable Housing Crisis in Doubt as Legislature Has Yet to Revise Budget
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.The state has a deficit of more than 90,000 homes affordable and available to our lowest income renters., housing advocates point out. Whether the state legislature will take action to respond before legislative adjournment on May 8 is in doubt.
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Rallies to Focus on Need for Better Child Care Options for CT Families
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On Wednesday, April 10, childcare providers across Connecticut will close for a portion of the day to participate in the Morning Without Child Care, statewide rallies to highlight the crisis in early childhood education affordability and access,
Read MoreHow Do States Rank on Access to Care for Individuals with Rare Disease
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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has released its annual State Report Card, which grades each U.S. state, including Connecticut, on critical issues impacting access to care for the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease.
Read MoreHartford Foundation 2023 Grantmaking Tops $50 Million, Touches Many Sectors Impacting Region's Residents
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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the community foundation for 29 cities and towns in Greater Hartford, awarded $50 million in grants to the region’s nonprofit agencies in 2023.
Read MoreEvolution of a Name and an Organization Advocating for CT's Women and Girls
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Fifty years ago, the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund was founded “with a big goal: to create an equitable society where women and girls thrive.” Five decades later, there’s a new name alongside a renewed commitment.
Read MoreA Demographic Look at Connecticut's Population
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The United States Census Bureau’s data snapshot of Connecticut includes an array of data that gives a glimpse at an array of demographic data, and various other stats, from employment to higher education, number of uninsured to number of businesses:
Read MoreConnecticut Earns High Rankings Among Best States for Small Business Employees
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In an analysis of the best states for small businesses, Connecticut earned a place in the top ten, ranking at #5. The analysis focused on states in which small businesses pay the highest salaries.
Read MoreConnecticut State Library Launches 3rd Annual All CT Reads for 2024
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All CT Reads is a year-long initiative to promote lifelong reading, learning, and connection that uses a rotating community committee structure to select one main book title and three shortlist book titles, each calendar year for three age groups: kids (ages 8-12), teens (ages 13-18), and adults.
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