CTData Urges Congressional Action to Preserve Federal Data

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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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Enrollment Increases at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System

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Enrollment Increases at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system has announce that the Spring 2025 Preliminary Census Report shows that total student enrollment at CT State Community College (CT State) and the four Connecticut State Universities (CSUs) increased by 6.2% over the Spring 2024 semester.

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Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism

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Impact of Announced Pause in Federal Funding Draws Immediate Concern, Criticism

In Washington and in Connecticut, voices have been raised in reaction to actions announced by the new federal administration that appear to have required a pause in a vast array of federal funding provided to programs delivered by states and nonprofit organizations. 

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Homelessness Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows

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Homelessness Increases Nationwide Including in Connecticut, New National Data Shows

Homelessness in the U.S. increased to the highest level on record in 2024, reportedly driven by factors including high rents, stagnant wages and a surge in migrants seeking asylum, and the end of COVID pandemic restrictions, according to federal officials.  Connecticut saw increases as well, according to the data.

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CT Paid Leave Program Provides Safety Net for Residents Living with Food Insecurity

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CT Paid Leave Program Provides Safety Net for Residents Living with Food Insecurity

Connecticut’s Paid Leave program is reminding Connecticut residents that income replacement is available for workers with a serious health condition, and their caregivers, to help offset the cost of living when they need to take time away from work to recover or provide care, as we head into the holiday season.

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