Connecticut Ranked at #7 in Research and Development Among the States
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A new report on the Best States for Research and Development in 2025 ranks Connecticut in the top 10 at number seven.
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Philip Morris International’s U.S. Businesses Put Pragmatic Philanthropy into Action in Connecticut
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Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) have announced details of their philanthropic investments in Connecticut, with over $2.5 million committed during 2024-2025.
Read MoreConnecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses
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Connecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.
Read MoreConnecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch
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Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.
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 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.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence & Technology Institute Launched at Fairfield University, Stressing Responsible AI Use
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Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business has launched its Artificial intelligence (AI) and Technology Institute, described as a groundbreaking new initiative at the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation.
Read MoreState's Renewable Energy Projects Utilizing New Technology Planning Tool
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The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched a new online tool that will enable a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects.
Read MoreRTX, Including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, is Top-Ranked for Patents and Innovation; Pratt Celebrates a Century
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RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company—with its businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon— has earned top rankings for patents and innovation.
Read MoreAir Quality Increasingly Unhealthy Across US, Including in Connecticut
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The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 2025 report finds that even after decades of successful efforts to reduce sources of air pollution, 46% of Americans—156.1 million people—are living in places - including Connecticut - that get failing grades for unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution.
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