Flat funding this program, as proposed, will effectuate a significant CUT to need-based scholarships for Connecticut students. Now is the time for the legislature to invest in this program.
Read MoreConnecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell has joined a coalition of 17 financial officers—including state and big city treasurers, comptrollers, controllers, and auditors—in signing a letter urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Acting Chairman and the Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary to oppose a recent request by Republican state finance officials.
Read MoreThe Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system has announce that the Spring 2025 Preliminary Census Report shows that total student enrollment at CT State Community College (CT State) and the four Connecticut State Universities (CSUs) increased by 6.2% over the Spring 2024 semester.
Read MoreConnecticut recorded 33 workplace fatalities in 2023, a 2.9% decline over 2022 and below the state’s annual average for the last 30 years.
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreSome Connecticut families could see an increase of $3,000 per year for health coverage if legislation is not passed soon.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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