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 MoreTransforming Rail in Naugatuck, Waterbury Line Gets Started
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced this summer that construction on a new train station in Naugatuck is beginning, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment.
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 MoreCalls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective
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Yesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.
Read MorePlans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance
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Firms have been selected by the state Department of Transportation to lead a privately developed transit-oriented, mixed-use community at New Haven Union Station and an RFP has been issued for a developer to advance a plan for the transportation center in Stamford.
Read MoreQuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this summer that QuantumCT has been selected as a semifinalist in its highly competitive NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. QuantumCT is one of only 29 teams selected nationwide to advance to the next stage of the competition.
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 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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