Journalism is more important than ever and providing the public with information that informs and empowers them is crucial. That fundamental premise served as the foundation for a decision this month that is resounding nationally, made by a Connecticut journalist.

The Commission requests a report from the CSUS System in Spring 2020 to be updated on the progress toward the planned 2023 merger of the 12 community colleges into a single institution. The Commission requests particular emphasis on how the proposed institution will meet the Commission's standards on Organization and Governance, The Academic Program, Students, and Institutional Resources.

Ocean color has become a vital metric in climate science in recent years, since it is difficult, if not impossible, to measure surface temperature across the world’s vast oceans. Instead, equations relate color to temperature, transforming satellite images into de facto heat maps.

Tourism and transportation go hand in hand. In the first five months of this year, a total of 19 states approved $1.8 billion in transportation funding for roads and bridges. The fact that transportation spending, focused on capital improvements as well as operations and maintenance, is a high priority on the state and national levels bodes well for investors.

This time last summer, when most teens were on the beach or at camp, Jody Bell took a different tactic. With a nudge from her “coach,” she brought her idea for a non-profit to fruition – and made international news. This summer, the possibilities for impact are endless.

The retail industry has gone through a substantial transformation over the past decade, and it continues to evolve. Brick and mortar stores still dominate retail sales transactions. However, they are under siege from online competition, causing them to adopt new strategies. Retail in Connecticut is holding its own.

The arts are one of the things that connect us as human beings and that is why in a time of rupture, they heal, in a time of them vs. us, they create a “we,” in a time of despair, they provide the seeds of hope. 

My dad, Tom Kennedy, an Episcopal priest, used to take me to Fenway on his standing-room clergy pass and hoist me onto his shoulders to watch the games. The relationships built throughout life can lead to special moments, like sharing a Championship ring on Father’s Day.

A U.S. citizen by birth, he was imprisoned by his own country for his Japanese ancestry, yet he steadfastly remained a patriot. He went on to become a Cabinet member of two presidential administrations, an 11-term member of Congress, and Mayor of his home city. How the President of the United States responded to the aftermath of 9-11 was, in part, because of Norm Mineta.

The legislature considers establishing a certification program for community health workers. Positioned in clinics, neighborhoods, homes and workplaces, community health workers complement clinically trained healthcare teams by facilitating access to healthcare, social services and community support.