State Launches Fire Safe CT Initiative
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The State of Connecticut has launched Fire Safe CT, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related tragedies through public education and local support.
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Tax Credit for Donations To UConn Athletics May Be First in the Nation
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State officials have indicated that as far as they know, it is the only program like it in the nation. The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics recently announced the launch of a groundbreaking State Tax Credit Program designed to support UConn's athletic programs while providing “significant tax benefits” to Connecticut taxpayers.
Read MoreNew Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year
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While an alarming number of students across the country will enter classrooms this school year without access to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist, new research has found that Connecticut ranks first among the states in ensuring children can get help when they need it most.
Read MoreEnvironmental Clean-ups Scheduled Across Connecticut Communities Throughout Fall
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A regional environmental clean-up effort in communities across Connecticut gets underway this month, hosted by Save the Sound and part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The list of participating communities is lengthy, and growing.
Read MoreChild Health and Development Institute Selected as Performance Improvement Center
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The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) will serve as the Performance Improvement Center (PIC) for the State of Connecticut's Functional Family Therapy - Foster Care (FFT-FC) program through a new contract with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), announced last month.
Read MoreConnecticut Ranked #12 Nationally Among Leaders for Teen Drivers
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A recent analysis ranked Connecticut as the 12th best state in the nation for teen drivers.
Read MoreCT Secretary of the State Reaffirms State’s Commitment to Protecting Voter Integrity and Access
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Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas has defended Connecticut’s mail-in voting procedures, in the aftermath of comments this month by President Trump indicating he will work to eliminate mail-in voting nationwide.
Read MoreGirl Scout of Connecticut Launch Dynamic and Varied Program as New Year Approaches
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The statewide Girl Scout council recently launched a power-packed roster of activities to recruit new members and adult volunteers throughout August and continuing through September.
Read MoreStudent Numbers Bump Up as Academic Year Gets Underway at State Universities
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As the new academic year gets underway across Connecticut colleges and universities, the University of Connecticut is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class in its history, according to school officials. The state’s regional universities are also getting the year underway building on strong numbers this past year.
Read MoreCT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford
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The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing will host the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum on September 11 in Hartford, featuring nationally recognized speakers, interactive exhibits, and breakout sessions on topics such as talent development, technology adoption, and supply chain growth, along with opportunities to engage one-on-one with industry experts.
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