Hartford’s future as a dynamic economic hub hinges on a critical element: housing. And therein lies the challenge - and the opportunity.

Of the 44 million meals we provided last year, millions were served up as warm, healthy plates of food served at over 50 community kitchens across Connecticut.  In every city and town, people struggle with the cost of food, reduced income, and even worse – homelessness. 

Like the rest of the nation, Connecticut has seen a rise in book challenges in the last three years. In 2023, over 100 different titles were challenged in Connecticut libraries.

The Connecticut State Dental Association strongly supports the legislation at the State Capitol which would enable Connecticut residents to continue to benefit from fluoridated community water systems, as they have since 1965, by enabling our state to control the fluoridation levels.

Some Connecticut families could see an increase of $3,000 per year for health coverage if legislation is not passed soon.

2024 presented numerous opportunities for the Community Engagement/ Outreach program at Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) to expand its reach across the state.

Congress must prioritize federal legislation that protects these essential online relationships while also ensuring that children’s personal data isn’t exploited by social media platforms. Connecticut’s Congressional delegation must lead the charge.

The Better Business Bureau recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free, as 2025 gets underway.

Immediate attention is needed to ensure community-based crisis services continue. A 12-page policy brief and recommendations published this month by the Child Health and Development Institute outlines what needs to be done, and the funding required to accomplish the imperative objectives.