The state legislature, which concluded the 2026 session last week, approved state operating funds for UConn at $256.9 million and for UConn Health at $141.2 million. Under this budget, state funding would make up 11% of the budgets combined: 14% of UConn’s total budget and 8% of UConn Health’s total budget, according to UConn’s President.
Read MoreFor the first time in 25 years, median in-person worship attendance at U.S. congregations has increased, according to newly released research from the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) project at the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
Read More“Connecticut’s long-term economic competitiveness depends on how well we prepare people not only for the jobs of today, but for the opportunities of tomorrow,” said Governor Ned Lamont, in announcing the formation of a state Career Pathways Commission.
Read MoreThe real question is not whether Connecticut should focus on safety, enforcement, or market stability - or all three.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Ilene J. Frank to Executive Director and CEO. She succeeds Robert A. Kret, who has retired after seven years of leading the institution.
Read MoreIn what is described as a full-circle moment for the organization, CJR (formerly Connecticut Junior Republic), has named Cassandra Reyes, LCSW, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
Read MoreWith one week remaining in the 2026 session of the state legislature, supporters of an increased child tax credit are intensifying their efforts, led by United Way of Connecticut, which released a series of data this week from a newly released report.
Read MoreA rapidly-growing number of high school students across Connecticut are earning college credits, exploring new academic interests, and getting a head start on their college plans - thanks to an initiative at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Read MoreA review of the key employers in Connecticut’s 15 largest cities and towns reveals a handful of industries among the most frequently represented, led by healthcare and education - and featuring an array of well-known names.
Read MoreCongress recognized the unintended consequences of the hemp loophole and took action to close it last year. That decision will make a difference in protecting lives in Connecticut and communities across the country. However, the hemp industry is now pushing to reverse this decision at any cost, even if it means putting public health at risk.
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