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CT lawmakers consider bills to boost public transit
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Day of action focuses on CT undocumented residents' health care needs
Today, Connecticut health care advocates are holding a student day of action. They will speak to state lawmakers about raising the age limit for …
Advocates: CT General Assembly must act on climate bills
Connecticut's General Assembly is weighing several climate change bills. It comes after what advocates describe as detrimental inaction on the …
America Saves Week: CT groups teach money saving techniques
Today is the beginning of America Saves Week, and Connecticut groups are hosting events all week. Each day is correlated to a different aspect of …
CT insurance committee fails to advance legislation
Connecticut's Insurance and Real Estate Committee failed to advance any bills by its legislative deadline. Almost 40 bills were brought before the …
CT legacy admissions bill to be voted on by state Senate
Connecticut's State Senate will take up a bill that would address legacy admissions at its public and private colleges and universities. Senate Bill …
Report: Cryptocurrency and investment scams rising in CT, US
A new report finds scams in Connecticut and nationwide are rising. The Better Business Bureau's 2023 Risk Report noted 762 scams were reported in …
New tool examines CT child care access, plans of action
A new tool is examining child care availability in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticut's tool shows the actual number of offered child care …
CT senior advocates host series about scam prevention
Today is the first day of AARP Connecticut's new series addressing scams and fraud. As scams become more complex, it can be harder to notice the …
Audiencia pública escucha sobre aumentos de tarifas por compañías de gas
Hoy [viernes] es la audiencia pública final para que los contribuyentes de Connecticut comenten sobre dos aumentos de tarifas propuestos para los…
Public hearing for CT gas companies' proposed rate hikes
Today is the final public hearing for Connecticut ratepayers to comment on two proposed rate increases for gas utilities. Connecticut Natural Gas …
K-12 enrollment declining in Connecticut schools
School enrollment has declined statewide in Connecticut. State education data shows between 2018 and 2023, statewide enrollment was down more than 17…