CT Ranks 9th in U.S. in Children’s Well-Being Overall, But Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to Breaking Point, Hurts Economic Growth

CT Ranks 9th in U.S. in Children’s Well-Being Overall, But Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Pushes Parents to Breaking Point, Hurts Economic Growth

The number of children living in poverty in Connecticut has decreased. However, the lack of affordable and accessible child care and Connecticut’s slower economic recovery have contributed to declining family economic security when compared to other states in the nation.

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Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Hallucinations, Lasting Trauma, UConn Researchers Find

Anesthesia Can Cause Disturbing Hallucinations, Lasting Trauma, UConn Researchers Find

Having witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault and hallucinations about assaults that did not occur, UConn researchers findings suggest. Data published in UConn Today report on their findings and recommendations.

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Hartford Creates Expands Creative Economy and Draws Crowds into Hartford

Hartford Creates Expands Creative Economy and Draws Crowds into Hartford

Hartford Creates - an arts mobilization partnership between the City of Hartford and the Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) - has launched the second year of the Hartford Creates initiative.  It is a year-round arts program designed to elevate the creative economy; increase engagement and increase diversity within the arts community; and create access and awareness of the arts through strategic activation.

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Transatlantic InsurTech Corridor Initiative to Launch Second Wave of Participants

Transatlantic InsurTech Corridor Initiative to Launch Second Wave of Participants

Six innovative UK-based businesses are the latest round of insurtechs to have been selected to take part in the InsurTech Corridor US-UK collaboration. The initiative, launched a year ago, is designed to enable insurance industry trade links and drive innovation between the UK and the US insurance industry hub of Connecticut.

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