29 Connecticut Companies Named to Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 List
/Twenty-nine Connecticut companies, in more than a dozen industries, have earned a place on Newsweek magazine’s second annual list of the “greatest workplaces” in the U.S.
Read MoreHealth Care Costs Climbing in Connecticut, Outpacing National Average, Inflation, Household Income
/The rapid growth in healthcare costs over the last few decades has placed a profound burden on families and businesses, according to a report prepared by Connecticut’s Office of Healthcare Strategy, exceeding both the consumer price index and median household income.
Read MoreHartford, New Haven Among Best 20 Mid-Size Cities for Soccer Fans; Four Others Ranked Among Top 50 Small Cities
/Hartford, at #8, and New Haven, at #17, are among the 20 best mid-size cities for soccer fans, according to a new ranking of large, mid-size and small cities across the U.S. Four additional Connecticut communities earned a place on the list.
Read MoreHartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 in Grants for Greater Hartford Voter Engagement Efforts
/The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded nearly $240,000 in grants to fourteen nonprofit organizations to support nonpartisan voter engagement activities leading up to the general election in November.
Read MoreDanbury, Bridgeport Ranked In Top 15 Most Diverse Cities in US
/Danbury and Waterbury are among the nation’s most diverse cities according to a recent national survey.
Read MoreConnecticut Among Leading States in Attracting Remote Workers to Relocate Here
/Connecticut welcomed an influx of approximately 146,000 new residents in 2022, driven significantly by remote work opportunities. Of these new arrivals, 21,000 were remote workers, emphasizing the state’s appeal “due to its vibrant economy and a flexible work environment.”
Read MoreResponse to Affordable Housing Crisis in Doubt as Legislature Has Yet to Revise Budget
/.The state has a deficit of more than 90,000 homes affordable and available to our lowest income renters., housing advocates point out. Whether the state legislature will take action to respond before legislative adjournment on May 8 is in doubt.
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Rallies to Focus on Need for Better Child Care Options for CT Families
/On Wednesday, April 10, childcare providers across Connecticut will close for a portion of the day to participate in the Morning Without Child Care, statewide rallies to highlight the crisis in early childhood education affordability and access,
Read MoreHow Do States Rank on Access to Care for Individuals with Rare Disease
/The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has released its annual State Report Card, which grades each U.S. state, including Connecticut, on critical issues impacting access to care for the 1 in 10 Americans living with a rare disease.
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