Workplace Fatalities Decline in CT, Data Shows
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Connecticut recorded 33 workplace fatalities in 2023, a 2.9% decline over 2022 and below the state’s annual average for the last 30 years.
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Greater Hartford Arts Council Impact Continues to Grow
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The Greater Hartford Arts Council is seen as a driving force behind a vibrant, resilient, and economically powerful arts community. Recently released data highlight what has been described as the transformative power of the arts.
Read MoreAttorney General Seeks to Block Trump Administration Cut That Would Eliminate $35 Million in Medical Research at UConn
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Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge, lifesaving medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country.
Read MoreCost of Health Insurance in Connecticut Could Skyrocket If Congress Does Not Act
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Some Connecticut families could see an increase of $3,000 per year for health coverage if legislation is not passed soon.
Read MoreUConn's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health Launches New Tool for School Wellness Assessments
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The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health at the University of Connecticut has launched a new version of the Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT) website. This tool is designed to help users assess written district wellness policies and practices.
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State Looks to Address Tax Gap Highlighted by New Report
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The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has released the state’s tax gap report, required under Public Act 23-204 Sec. 374. This year’s report analyzes data from the 2022 tax year and estimates Connecticut’s net tax gap at $2.998 billion.
Read MoreConnecting with People with Disabilities Across Connecticut
/2024 presented numerous opportunities for the Community Engagement/ Outreach program at Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) to expand its reach across the state.
Read MoreCT Student Earns First Patent for Work on Removing Water Contamination
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Snigtha Mohanraj, STEM student at New Haven's Engineering and Science University Magnet School and a Werth Industry Academic Fellow at Southern Connecticut State University, has registered her first patent.
Read MoreCT Bus Ridership Falls in Year After Fares Return
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Federal Transit Administration data shows decreased use of several city bus routes across Connecticut in the year since the fares were reinstated in April 2023.
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