Connecticut Manufacturer’s Lithium Battery Safety Solutions Earn Attention at International Conference

Connecticut Manufacturer’s Lithium Battery Safety Solutions Earn Attention at International Conference

Packaging And Crating Technologies (PACT®), a Connecticut manufacturer of fire-suppressant paper wrap, earned attention at an international conference with its continuing development of safety technologies in the industry.

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Connecticut Ranks 11th in U.S. in Sustainable Development, Analysis Finds

Connecticut Ranks 11th in U.S. in Sustainable Development, Analysis Finds

Connecticut has the most tree cover in urban areas in the U.S. – 6.1 times more than North Dakota, which has the least tree cover. That is among the findings in a recently released analysis by the non-profit organization SmileHub on the Best States for Sustainable Development in 2025.

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Connecticut Cites Progress in Closing Digital Divide, Expanding Internet Access

Connecticut Cites Progress in Closing Digital Divide, Expanding Internet Access

The State of Connecticut’s goal is to achieve universal broadband access and close the digital divide. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently released the 2024 Connecticut Broadband Report, which details progress made during the past year.

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Artificial Intelligence is Unavoidable, Has Bright Future, Business Survey Finds

Artificial Intelligence is Unavoidable, Has Bright Future, Business Survey Finds

A recent opinion research survey of business organizations conducted by Glastonbury-based Great Blue Research reveals an array of concerns regarding the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, including data privacy and security (39%), and accuracy and trustworthiness of AI (37%).

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CTData Urges Congressional Action to Preserve Federal Data

CTData Urges Congressional Action to Preserve Federal Data

The statewide nonprofit organization CTData is calling for the restoration of publicly accessible data at the federal level, following actions taken and proposed by the new administration in Washington that is eliminating data or public access to data that had long been publicly accessible.

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FIduciary Responsibility of Fiscal Officials Defended by CT Treasurer and Colleagues

FIduciary Responsibility of Fiscal Officials Defended by CT Treasurer and Colleagues

Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell has joined a coalition of 17 financial officers—including state and big city treasurers, comptrollers, controllers, and auditors—in signing a letter urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Acting Chairman and the Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary to oppose a recent request by Republican state finance officials.

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