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Connecticut’s legislative session opens
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (305+ words) The opening day began with a prayer by Reverend Erica Thompson, the chaplain of the House of Representatives in Connecticut." When the session officially began,"Gov. Ned Lamont"gave his opening day address to the Senate and House of Representatives....
New Bridgeport Promise expected to support UConn class of 2030
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) A new branch of the "Promise" financial program was announced in Bridgeport, Conn. on Oct. 8 and will be available for the current senior class in the public school district." The program was modeled off the ones in New Haven, Hartford…...
Tenants of Stamford building form union against displacement from student housing
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (535+ words) Tenants of a residential building in Stamford formed a union in late August to protect themselves from displacement due to expanded student housing at the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus, according to an article in the Stamford Advocate. Tenants have…...
50 Years of Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (1184+ words) As Connecticut's landmark transparency law marks its 50th anniversary this year, its legacy as a model for open government continues. Mitchell Pearlman, the first executive director of the Freedom of Information Commission, said the creation of the commission broke new ground…...
UConn Stamford to unveil new Center for Academic Success and Engagement
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (491+ words) The University of Connecticut's satellite campus in Stamford is celebrating the grand opening of the renovated Center for Academic Success and Engagement on Wednesday, April 2. The University of Connecticut's satellite campus in Stamford is celebrating the grand opening of the…...
Connecticut shouldn’t cut taxes
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (464+ words) Of course, there are fundamental problems with the way taxes are handled in Connecticut which need to be addressed. When talking about taxes people often talk about tax burdens (the percent of a ... Connecticut shouldn't cut taxes On Feb. 5, Connecticut…...
Women’s Basketball: Connecticut to honor Bueckers, Fudd, Griffin and Chen at Senior Day celebration
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (1070+ words) A mantra that is scattered across UConn's campus on shirts, stickers, and walls that represents what it means to be a Husky." For the UConn women's basketball teams' seniors, that mantra applies to them as well, but in a more…...