Connecticut Ranked at #7 in Research and Development Among the States
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A new report on the Best States for Research and Development in 2025 ranks Connecticut in the top 10 at number seven.
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CT Launches Youth Service-Learning Training Webinar Series This Month
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Governor Lamont and Connecticut Higher Education Commissioner Timothy D. Larson have announced the launch of a Youth Service-Learning Training Series that is being offered at no cost to participants in a series of webinars beginning this month.
Read MoreConnecticut League of Museums Announces 11 Award of Merit Museum Recipients for 2025
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The Connecticut League of Museums (CLM) has announced its annual Awards of Merit for 2025, to be presented later this month. The awards recognize excellence in museum work by individuals and organizations in Connecticut.
Read MoreForbes Ranking of Top Colleges in U.S. Include Eight in Connecticut
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Eight colleges and universities located in the state of Connecticut have earned a place on the Forbes Top 500 list of the leading higher education institutions in the U.S. for 2026, recently published by the magazine with the start of the 2025-26 academic year.
Read MoreConnecticut Oral Health Initiative Receives $100,000 to Improve Oral Health for Older Adults, Advance Healthy Aging Collaborations
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The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI), a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening and safeguarding access to quality, affordable, equitable oral health services for all Connecticut residents, has received a $100,000 general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CarePartners of Connecticut.
Read MoreFederal Officials Should Champion App Store Accountability Act
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We need a federal law establishing a system that protects every child, no matter where they come from or what their family's circumstances might be. The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to obtain parental permission before minors download apps, creating a single, accessible system.
Read MorePhilip Morris International’s U.S. Businesses Put Pragmatic Philanthropy into Action in Connecticut
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Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) have announced details of their philanthropic investments in Connecticut, with over $2.5 million committed during 2024-2025.
Read MoreConnecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Homeowners and Businesses
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Connecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.
Read MoreShelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk, West Hartford Lead the Way in CT, Among Nation's Best "Small Cities"
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Which are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country? A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.
Read MoreConnecticut's Lead Free CT Program Continues, Earns Praise, One Year After Launch
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Many homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.
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