Smartest 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.
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Half of CT Residents Report One or More Barriers To Accessing Oral Health Care
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A newly released public opinion survey of Connecticut residents has found a multi-faceted view of barriers residents face when it comes to accessing oral health care, and outlines policy recommendations aimed at reducing those barriers.
Read MoreClick to Cancel Will Be Easier for Consumers, Federal Trade Commission Announces
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.
Read MoreNational Award Recognizes CT Partnership to Improve Behavioral Health Treatments for Youth
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The Society for Implementation Research Collaboration has presented the prestigious 2024 SIRC Mission Award to a successful partnership between the Child Health and Development Institute, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, model developers, and a statewide network of community-based providers and schools.
Read MoreData on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week
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Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center. Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.
Read MoreUS Department of Defense Invests in Future of Shipbuilding with Junior Achievement Contract
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In what is described as a significant boost to the maritime industry and workforce development, a $12.5 million contract has been awarded to Junior Achievement USA – with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, based in Hartford, leading the way. The funding will support a new shipbuilding career-inspiration program designed to attract the next generation of talent to the field.
Read MoreCT Humanities Licenses Open Access Content on ConnecticutHistory.org Site
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Expanding upon its dedication to provide free and open access to trusted digital educational content and resources, CT Humanities will openly license all written content on ConnecticutHistory.org under a Creative Commons License.
Read MoreState Funding to Extend Library Renovation Anticipated as Reopening Nears
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The State Bond Commission is poised to approve $5 million state grants this week for phase two of major “renovation and remediation” to the Hartford Public Library’s downtown location, decimated by flooding that occurred in 2022 and kept most of the facility closed to the public since.
Read MoreCT League of Museums Announces 2024 Awards of Merit;
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Nearly a dozen museums, historical societies and institutions around the state have been recognized with Awards of Merit from the Connecticut League of Museums.
Read MoreAmbassador Andrew Young Returns, Recalls Impact of Hartford Years
/Ambassador Andrew J. Young, a 1955 graduate of then-Hartford Seminary, graced the Hartford International University for Religion and Peace with his presence last month to help raise funds for a building to be named in his honor.
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