An Aging Workforce and Population in US, Connecticut Workforce Among Oldest
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New Jersey saw the highest share of working adults over the age of 65 in 2024, at 33.8%. Connecticut ranked fifth in the U.S., at 30.3 percent.
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Civic Learning Week Offers Insights into Participatory Democracy
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Civic Learning Week is a national effort to prioritize civic education in order to sustain and strengthen our constitutional democracy. It brings together students, educators, policymakers, community leaders, and organizations to highlight civic education. Connecticut’s Old State House has a leading role this week.
Read MoreDanbury Among Most Diverse Cities in U.S., Study Shows; Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, New Britain in Top 50
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Danbury is among the most diverse cities in the country, earning a place in the top 10 at number nine, according to a newly released analysis by the finance website WalletHub.
Read MoreCTData Urges Congressional Action to Preserve Federal Data
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The statewide nonprofit organization CTData is calling for the restoration of publicly accessible data at the federal level, following actions taken and proposed by the new administration in Washington that is eliminating data or public access to data that had long been publicly accessible.
Read MoreEnrollment Increases at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System
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The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system has announce that the Spring 2025 Preliminary Census Report shows that total student enrollment at CT State Community College (CT State) and the four Connecticut State Universities (CSUs) increased by 6.2% over the Spring 2024 semester.
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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.
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