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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

CT: Census

According to the League of Women Voters, the redrawing of state legislative district lines has a ripple effect on the number and locations of polling places in Connecticut. (Adobe Stock)
Next Step in CT Redistricting Process: Voting Districts

With the once-a-decade redistricting process finalized in Connecticut, good-government groups say it is time to keep an eye on the next stage…

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The new congressional, House, and Senate maps are expected to take effect by February, in time for the August primary elections. (Adobe Stock)
State Supreme Court Deadline for CT Congressional Redistricting Plan Looms

HARTFORD, Conn. -- As Connecticut residents await the release of a congressional redistricting map, some voting-rights advocates say the mapmaking …

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According to ACLU Connecticut, 10 states have ended prison gerrymandering. Connecticut could be among them if Senate Bill 753 passes in the General Assembly this session and is signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont. (Adobe Stock)
CT Groups Push for Fair Redistricting; End to Prison Gerrymandering

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The League of Women Voters of Connecticut is working to promote greater awareness about the importance of drawing new legislative …

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Connecticut lost a congressional seat after the 2020 census, something that could happen again if there is a significant undercount this time. (Greater New Haven Counts)
Census Parade to Roll Through CT Friday

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A parade of cars will roam New Haven Friday, blasting out tunes -- part of an event to draw attention to the census. The 2020 …

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The U.S. Census Bureau only will invite people to participate in the 2020 census questionnaire via mail in mid-March. (USDAgov/Creative Commons)
AARP Survey: Most CT Adults Unsure How Census Will Contact Them

HARTFORD, Conn. - AARP recently conducted a survey about impostor scams in part to gauge adults' vulnerabilities ahead of the census - and in …

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Older workers may want the flexibility of a part-time job or working from home. (MinDof/Adobe Stock)
Help Offered for Older Workers Seeking Extra Income

HARTFORD, Conn. — Many Connecticut workers over 50 find they need a little extra income or a more flexible work schedule, and now there's help …

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The Census Bureau is already accepting online applications for jobs helping with the 2020 census. (janeb13/Pixabay)
Workers Needed to Help with 2020 Census

HARTFORD, Ct. — The 2020 Census Day is April 1 of next year, but opportunities are opening up now to help ensure the count is a success…

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Voters 50 and older are the most powerful and reliavle voting bloc in Connecticut. (silviarita/pixabay)
Retirement Security, Family Caregivers Top Issues for Older Voters

HARTFORD, Conn. – Retirement security and support for family caregivers are top issues for one of Connecticut's largest and most reliable …

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Reading proficiency for Connecticut fourth-grade students has improved, but math proficiency for eighth graders declined. (Wokandapix/Pixabay)
CT Ranks High for Children’s Well-Being, but Census Change Raises Concerns

HARTFORD, Conn. – The latest figures on the well-being of children show Connecticut ranks seventh in the nation, but children's advocates fear …

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The number of homeless in CT has dropped 4 percent since 2007.  (Ed Yourdon/Wikimedia Commons)
CT Homeless Count Continues to Fall

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut continues to make progress toward ending homelessness, according to the latest count. The annual survey, released …

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More than 93 percent of Connecticut residents had health insurance in 2014. Credit: tpsdave/Pixabay.com
More in Connecticut Have Health Insurance

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show more Connecticut residents have health insurance, but there may be trouble …

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PHOTO: A new study by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut finds the type of primary does not seem to matter, but more education is needed to boost voter turn out. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
Study: No Specific Remedy for Low Voter Turnout in CT Primary

HARTFORD, Conn. - While candidates are busy trying to persuade Connecticut resident to choose them at the ballot box in just over a month, local …

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