Misconceptions Keep CT Drivers from Purchasing EVs
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Misinformation about electric vehicles is keeping more of them from being on Connecticut roads - even though state programs can help on the bottom line.
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Strong Response to Nation's First Christmas Movie Trail (in Connecticut, of Course) - Is an Historic Sequel Next?
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Just weeks ago, Connecticut, in a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail. But that’s not the only place that scenes of Connecticut are featured on the nation’s networks.
Read MoreCellphone or No Cellphone? Watch Videos or Not? For Parents of Pre-teens and Teens, Those Are (Some of) The Questions
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As many – perhaps event most – parents of pre-teens and teens struggle with if, when and how to permit the use of mobile phones, the Connecticut Board of Education has now been joined by the American Psychological Association in issuing guidance and recommendations.
Read MoreCT Must Invest in Opportunities for At-Risk Youth to Forge A Better Future for All of Us
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What changed my trajectory wasn’t luck—it was people and programs that believed in my potential when I couldn’t see it for myself. Too many young people don’t have access to even one person or program to help them see their worth. Instead, they’re left navigating systems that feel more like barriers than bridges to success. Connecticut needs to change that trajectory for disconnected and at-risk youth.
Read MoreSevere Weather Arriving in Connecticut Sooner, Rather Than Later
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If we have the data showing that the hotter and wetter summers are increasing the danger of weather events occurring - and we do - it is important to plan for them at the individual, municipal, and statewide level, according to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Read MoreBridgeport Soldier, Killed in WWII, Buried in U.S. Eight Decades Later
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U.S. Army Sgt. Hagop Jack Zarifian was killed in Germany 79 years ago during World War II, and has finally returned to the U.S. for burial. The Bridgeport, Connecticut native was employed as a draftsman at General Electric in Bridgeport when he enlisted in the Army at age 19.
Read MoreRell's Legacy Already in Action: Keep It Civil! Campaign Underway
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The passing, a week ago, of former Governor M. Jodi Rell, has brought renewed attention to an initiative that observers note is much-needed. It is a recently-launched initiative of the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford, titled Keep It Civil!
Read MoreAwards for Human Rights in Children's Literature Announced
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The University of Connecticut has announced the winners of the 2024 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature, which honors outstanding children's books that explore important human rights issues.
Read MoreCT Paid Leave Program Provides Safety Net for Residents Living with Food Insecurity
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Connecticut’s Paid Leave program is reminding Connecticut residents that income replacement is available for workers with a serious health condition, and their caregivers, to help offset the cost of living when they need to take time away from work to recover or provide care, as we head into the holiday season.
Read MoreSmartest States in the U.S.? Connecticut Ranks #2
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A new study has revealed the smartest states in America, with Connecticut ranking second.
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