As long as federal leaders do not act to speed up utility pole access, 100 percent internet connectivity will remain a distant dream. And our experience as Connecticut educators has taught us that students without high-speed internet are at a distinct disadvantage.
Read MoreWith just over a month remaining in his four-year term as Connecticut’s State Treasurer, Shawn T. Wooden is once again sharing some good news, driven mainly by an influx of federal money into state coffers spurred by the Congressional response to COVID-19.
Read MoreAccording to the inaugural New England Transfer Guarantee Enrollment Report, published this month by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), the innovative initiative is off to a solid start, with its first year providing solid opportunities for students in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island to take advantage of higher education opportunities in the other New England states.
Read MoreThe largest city in Connecticut, Bridgeport faces many disparities from the rest of Fairfield County, including public school education.
Read MoreThe sound of broken glass. The shattering of windows. The shattering of the rule of law. The shattering of democracy. The shattering of lives. A look back, and a look around, on a tragic anniversary.
Read MoreSome Connecticut residents may be looking at higher water utility prices over the next three years. The state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is considering a rate increase over three years from water company Aquarion.
Read MoreThe Hartford Foundation for Public Giving launched Access Grants just over a year ago to support nonprofits aligned with its strategic priorities to dismantle structural racism and increase social and economic mobility for Black and Latinx residents of Greater Hartford. During three rounds of funding, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million to 41 organizations. Now, the Foundation is issuing its fourth round of Access Grants.
Read MoreThe University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will partner with Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital to address the demand for clinical health care workers in Connecticut. The three institutions have announced plans aimed at increasing the number of USJ students, including those from diverse backgrounds, who are placed in positions at Saint Francis and Mount Sinai.
Read MorereSET, a non-profit business support organization based in Hartford, has recently announced its participation in the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Grants Program to Support Small Businesses. The focus is food-centric business start-ups.
Read MoreFree dental care for the underserved and uninsured in Connecticut—those that would otherwise go without dental care – is the focus of the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach’s 15th annual Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM) being held on November 12 and 13 at UConn School of Dental Medicine.
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