Connecticut
New maps show CT child tax credit’s statewide impacts
New data show the impacts of Connecticut's proposed child tax credit. Broken down by town, and state House and Senate districts, 268,000 eligible …
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 …
Advocates for Alzheimer's patients seek more help from CT lawmakers
People who support those with Alzheimer's disease are in Hartford today, asking Connecticut lawmakers to do more for families facing the brain …
Report: State tax system leaves CT residents struggling
A new report brands Connecticut's tax system as "regressive" for low- to middle-income residents and uses a report from the state to make its point…
Report finds Black LGBTQ+ youth hardships easing a bit
A new report said Black LGBTQ+ youth are seeing more equality, in Connecticut and the U.S. but it does not always mean greater opportunity. The …
CT lawmakers water down bill addressing toxic pesticides
A Connecticut bill would have restricted toxic pesticides called neonicotinoids - or so it seemed. The bill's newest iteration, some experts feel…
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 …
CT lawmakers considering state child tax credit bill
Child tax credit legislation is being considered in Connecticut. The state is one of several without such a credit, though a child tax rebate was …
Report: CT formerly incarcerated people face reentry challenges
A new report finds Connecticut's recently released prison population is facing reentry challenges. The State of Reentry report found resources and …
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 dentists share new trends in kids' oral health
During Children's Dental Health Month, Connecticut pediatric dentists are advising the best habits for their young patients. The Centers for Disease …
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 …