Connecticut’s 2018 Voter Turnout Ranked 11th in USA, Analysis Shows
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Connecticut’s 54.8% voter turnout in 2018 for the “midterm” elections ranked the state tied for 11th in the nation.
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Voluntary Initiative Aims to Boost Connecticut's Black-Owned Businesses
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The mission of SHOPBLACKCT.com is to “challenge structural racism and transform the legacy of economic and social inequity in the U.S. by providing a platform to drive business to and awareness of local Black-owned businesses.” Among the values cited by organizers are Collaboration, Diversity, Service, Excellence and Empowerment. And their website has surpassed 800 featured Connecticut businesses.
Read MoreDeLauro, If Re-Elected, Poised for Run at Key Post in U.S. House
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It’s anybody’s guess how this fall Congressional elections will turn out, and which party will achieve a majority in the Senate and House. But the jockeying is well underway for leading roles, including one that insiders already know will be up for grabs - Chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee in the House, if the Democrats retain their majority.
Read MoreHole in the Wall Gang Creates New Camp Experience for Children with Serious Illnesses in the Age of COVID
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When COVID-19 forced the public into isolation, Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp – a camp for children with serious illnesses founded in 1988 – sprang into action, developing creative virtual opportunities for immunocompromised children and their families.
Read More2,200 Respond to State's Offer of Free Community College; Will Receive $2.5 Million in Grants
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Connecticut’s tuition and fee free community college program for first-time students is off to a strong start, according to officials of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, which includes the state’s 12 community colleges.
Read MoreBallot Dropboxes: Something New for the Land of Steady Habits
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They’re made from heavy gauge, brushed Stainless Steel, and over 65% of the material is recyclable. Manufactured by a company based in Minnesota, they’re something seen around the country but new on the Connecticut landscape - ballot drop boxes. Average capacity: 1,642 ballots
Read MoreNew Report Urges Universal Civic Duty Voting to Reinvigorate Democracy
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Boldly stating that “the concept of making voting a universal civic duty in the United States would significantly enhance our democracy by broadening civic participation in all communities,” a working group organized by The Brookings Institution and the Ash Center at the Harvard Kennedy School released a comprehensive report, following a year and a half of research and analysis, saying the concept “is worthy of a broad public discussion.”
Read MoreConnecticut Explored’s Textbook and Online Resources Answered COVID-19 Challenges
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Connecticut Explored debuted their 3rd grade social studies textbook, Where I Live, in 2017, successfully meeting teachers’ demands for content that adhered to the State’s newly-revised social studies framework. Little did the statewide magazine know that three years later, their text and accompanying online resources would answer another pressing need during a global pandemic, attracting unprecedented usage by teachers and their students.
Read MoreRacism is a Public Health Crisis, More Connecticut Communities Declare
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During the past week, municipal governing bodies in New Haven, Middletown, Manchester, and Windham considered and approved resolutions declaring racism as a public health crisis. They joined Windsor, Hartford, Bloomfield, New Britain, and West Hartford in taking this step, joining cities across the nation taking similar action. In the coming days, at least two additional municipalities are poised to join them.
Read MorePandemic Has Strengthened Public Perception of Museums as Highly Credible Sources of Information
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Museums may emerge from the past few months, replete with sudden shutdowns, economic downturn, industry layoffs, and developed on-the-fly virtual programming, as an even more valuable and appreciated resource than before. That’s what new national data indicates, and Connecticut museums are among those encouraged by the news.
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