The state legislature, which concluded the 2026 session last week, approved state operating funds for UConn at $256.9 million and for UConn Health at $141.2 million. Under this budget, state funding would make up 11% of the budgets combined: 14% of UConn’s total budget and 8% of UConn Health’s total budget, according to UConn’s President.
Read MoreFor the first time in 25 years, median in-person worship attendance at U.S. congregations has increased, according to newly released research from the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) project at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
Read More“Connecticut’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how well we prepare people not only for the jobs of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Governor Ned Lamont, in announcing the formation of a state Career Pathways Commission.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Ilene J. Frank to Executive Director and CEO. She succeeds Robert A. Kret, who has retired after seven years of leading the institution.
Read MoreIn what is described as a full-circle moment for the organization, CJR (formerly Connecticut Junior Republic), has named Cassandra Reyes, LCSW, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Read MoreWith one week remaining in the 2026 session of the state legislature, supporters of an increased child tax credit are intensifying their efforts, led by United Way of Connecticut, which released a series of data this week from a newly released report.
Read MoreAn upcoming statewide summit will gather Connecticut's entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, policymakers, and small business champions in a day-long program designed to chart a more inclusive and resilient economy.
Read MoreConnecticut Main Street Center has announced the start of the second phase of its partnership with the Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) through the PROMISE Program, an initiative designed to strengthen main streets and village centers throughout the region.
Read MoreCentral Connecticut State University’s School of Business has received approval from the Project Management Institute (PMI) to offer coursework that prepares students to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam.
Read MoreConnecticut elected officials have responded to a Connecticut Insurance Department report announcing that the five major insurance companies in Connecticut will be fined for violating the state’s mental health parity laws.
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