Connecticut Ranked #13 Nationally in Entrepreneurial Growth
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Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism
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In Washington and in Connecticut, voices have been raised in reaction to actions announced by the new federal administration that appear to have required a pause in a vast array of federal funding provided to programs delivered by states and nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreConnecticut's Median Annual Pay at $59,800, Research Shows
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The median annual pay level in Connecticut in December 2024 was $59,800, according to new data compiled by ADP Research.
Read MoreHomelessness Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows
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Homelessness in the U.S. increased to the highest level on record in 2024, reportedly driven by factors including high rents, stagnant wages and a surge in migrants seeking asylum, and the end of COVID pandemic restrictions, according to federal officials. Connecticut saw increases as well, according to the data.
Read MoreAdvisory Committee Named for State Health Equity Initiative
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Connecticut’s Health Care Cabinet has appointed 21 community leaders from diverse backgrounds to serve on the Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee, advising the Governor’s office and Office of Health Strategy on health policy initiatives.
Read MoreAwards for Human Rights in Children's Literature Announced
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The University of Connecticut has announced the winners of the 2024 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature, which honors outstanding children's books that explore important human rights issues.
Read MoreCT Paid Leave Program Provides Safety Net for Residents Living with Food Insecurity
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Connecticut’s Paid Leave program is reminding Connecticut residents that income replacement is available for workers with a serious health condition, and their caregivers, to help offset the cost of living when they need to take time away from work to recover or provide care, as we head into the holiday season.
Read MoreSmartest States in the U.S.? Connecticut Ranks #2
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A new study has revealed the smartest states in America, with Connecticut ranking second.
Read MoreAmong Most Charitable States in US, Connecticut Ranks 31st
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With Americans donating hundreds of billions of dollars to charity per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the Most Charitable States, to highlight where people spend the most time and money helping others. Connecticut, to the surprise of many, ranked relatively low in the ranking, at number 31 in 2023, falling from number 17 in 2022.
Read MoreLeaving Connecticut? Probably Headed to FL, NY or MA; More Residents Coming to CT Than Leaving for NY or MA
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Where’s everybody going? According to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, people leaving Connecticut during 2023 headed to Florida, New York and Massachusetts more than anywhere else. But more New York and Massachusetts residents relocated to Connecticut than left the Nutmeg State for those neighboring states, according to the latest census estimates.
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