As the collegiate semester winds down and in-person commencement ceremonies hint at a return to near-normalcy, the past year, and particularly the past few months, have ongoing ramifications for the University of Connecticut’s Asian-American community, as is true on campuses and in communities across the country.
Read MoreConnecticut state law establishes special license plates commemorating people, organizations, and causes in a variety of different categories. These plates bear distinct designs or logos and typically carry additional fees, and can be seen on vehicles throughout the state.
Read MoreNearly two-thirds of residents in the Northeast said in a recent survey that once they are vaccinated they will feel comfortable engaging in tourism activities, including seeing live performances, attending festivals, and enjoying indoor attractions. The faster the vaccine rollout, the faster visitation will increase. That was the finding of a new, proprietary research program aimed at supporting the Connecticut tourism industry’s recovery.
Read MoreConnecticut’s plan to consolidate and modernize information technology operations is gaining notice nationally, leading coverage in StateTech and State Scoop, which focuses on technology decisions and the latest technology trends in state governments around the country.
Read MoreA new report argues that modestly-sized apartment buildings are the foundation of Connecticut's affordable rental housing, and that continued building and preservation of these apartments is needed to lower the cost of rent and improve housing choice in the state.
Read MoreAfter an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Connecticut women, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Connecticut (PCSW), a bipartisan organization, is urging the state to take a series of steps to spur economic recovery in the state, particularly among women.
Read MoreExport sales by Connecticut companies were down 15% in 2020 when compared to 2019 levels, largely due to economic disruptions from COVID-19. Total Connecticut exports were $13.8 billion in 2020, down from $16.2 billion, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Aircraft engines and parts represented about 30% of overall CT exports, leading the way.
Read MoreAfter a career spent in Connecticut journalism, Barbara Roessner’s retirement has been replaced by a new venture - leading a nonprofit local news start-up in New Bedford, MA .
Read MoreThe State Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) has approved an application from the Town of Ridgefield to establish a Cultural District in town. Ridgefield is the first municipality in the state to receive the designation.
Read MoreThe West End Civic Association (WECA), a non-profit devoted to the improvement of Hartford’s West End Neighborhood, is seeking community support to bring the Children’s Museum, now located in West Hartford, to their adjacent Hartford neighborhood, less than two miles from the current location.
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