Connecticut
Thursday, February 6, 2025
CT immigrant students fear effects of mass deportations
Undocumented immigrant students in Connecticut are scared by President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies. Reports of Immigration and Customs …
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Report: Harmful pesticides found in CT rivers, groundwater
A new report showed a growing problem of harmful pesticides in Connecticut waterways. The University of Connecticut study analyzed 20 years of data…
Advocates: Lawmakers must strengthen CT immigration law
A coalition of Connecticut advocates wants lawmakers to strengthen the state's immigration law. Lawmakers have discussed bolstering the Trust Act …
CT school services aid kids' mental health despite staff shortages
Connecticut schools are helping kids address mental health issues. Some experts feel they are a frontline system in the ongoing crisis and help link …
Report: CT must consider legislation regulating AI
A new report examines how Connecticut should regulate artificial intelligence. The Connecticut Voices for Children report finds AI use is embedded in …
CT lawmakers urged to focus on LGBTQ+ legislation
Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community want Connecticut lawmakers to consider bills that would help address a variety of this community's needs. They …
CT urged to increase renewable energy to cut ratepayer costs
Connecticut environmental groups are dissatisfied with Gov. Ned Lamont's energy strategy for the state. In his State of the State address, the …
CT educators celebrate Social Security Fairness Act's passage
Connecticut educators and other public sector workers are celebrating passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The new federal law repealed two …
AARP Connecticut looks to 2025 legislative session to help residents
With 2025 almost here, Connecticut organizations are preparing for the next legislative session. The 2025 session will not be as short as the one in …
CT Student Loan Reimbursement Program begins Jan. 1
Connecticut is launching its Student Loan Reimbursement Program Jan. 1. The program was created through legislation passed by the state's General …
Report: CT budget controls too restrictive, changes needed
A new report found Connecticut's fiscal controls on the state budget restrict long-term growth. The controls were introduced during the 2018 budget …
Report: CT mobile crisis services aids child mental health system
A new report found Connecticut's Mobile Crisis Intervention Services are improving. The Child Health and Development Institute report showed more …