Connecticut
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Advocates call proposed CT insurance rate increases too high
Connecticut insurance companies are requesting rate increases. Companies want a more than 8% increase for individuals and an almost 12% increase for …
CT, US see rise in counterfeit medicine sales
Counterfeit medicine sales are on the rise, in Connecticut and nationwide. The state faced trouble with growing sales of counterfeit Xanax pills …
Report: CT government pay equity, representation needs work
A new report finds Connecticut's state government can improve pay equity and representation. The University of Connecticut School of Public Policy …
AARP seeks ideas to make CT communities more 'livable'
AARP Connecticut is accepting applications for grants for community improvement projects across the state. The "Livable Communities" program awards …
CT '988' hotline services rank high in national report
A new report showed Connecticut's 988 crisis lifeline services rank highly. The report is from Inseparable, a national mental health advocacy group…
CT advocates dismayed by SCOTUS homelessness decision
Connecticut advocates are distressed about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson. The ruling said public camping bans …
CT residents should watch out for summertime scams
Amid the fun in the sun, Connecticut residents should be wary of summertime scams. Utility company impostor scams are prominent this time of year…
Advocates: Climate change must be addressed at CT special session
Connecticut environmental advocates want the General Assembly to address climate action in this week's special session, since lawmakers failed to act …
CT bump-stock ban remains after SCOTUS ruling
Connecticut is one state not affected by a recent Supreme Court ruling. In Garland v. Cargill, the Court overturned a federal bump-stock ban the …
CT legislation helps reduce child care provider shortage
Legislation in Connecticut could help reduce the ongoing child care workforce shortage Reports show some 40,000 child care positions unfilled…
Report: CT child education suffers in pandemic aftermath
A new report finds the well-being of Connecticut's kids is wavering in the pandemic's aftermath. The state ranks 8th in the Annie E. Casey Kids Count …
CT church hosts STEM advocacy talks for Hispanic students
A Connecticut church is hosting a discussion this weekend to encourage Hispanic students to work in STEM fields. The talk is part of Hispanic Access …