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09/21/2024

Fascinating report from Mike Cerulli

Tweed New Haven Airport first to work with NASA on renewable energy for airplanes

09/20/2024

The Office of the Child Advocate, in conjunction with partner Disability Rights Connecticut, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging that Connecticut’s Education Department failed to adhere to federal rules regarding special education entitlements for students in the privately run High Road education programs.

The Office of the Child Advocate, in conjunction with partner Disability Rights Connecticut, has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging that Connecticut’s Education Department failed to adhere to federal rules regarding special education entitlements for students in the p...

09/20/2024

HARTFORD, CT – Attorney General William Tong called recent changes to Instagram insufficient for protecting teenagers and demanded that the company take further steps to limit what he referred to as the "behavioral co***ne" that the social media company promotes.

HARTFORD, CT – Attorney General William Tong called recent changes to Instagram insufficient for protecting teenagers and demanded that the company take further steps to limit what he referred to as the "behavioral co***ne" that the social media company promotes.

09/19/2024

Teachers in Bridgeport were left in the dark for several hours Wednesday about an online threat made against the school district, Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias said Thursday.

Teachers in Bridgeport were left in the dark for several hours Wednesday about an online threat made against the school district, Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias said Thursday.

09/19/2024

A new survey of individuals who work to help people experiencing homelessness in western Connecticut has found that most workers feel overwhelmed and underpaid in their jobs, and offers some solutions to improve their conditions.

A new survey of individuals who work to help people experiencing homelessness in western Connecticut has found that most workers feel overwhelmed and underpaid in their jobs, and offers some solutions to improve their conditions.

09/18/2024

State and local officials welcomed the chair of the Federal Trade Commission to New Haven this week to discuss measures the federal government is taking to reduce the ever-increasing cost of food and other goods across the country.

State and local officials welcomed the chair of the Federal Trade Commission to New Haven this week to discuss measures the federal government is taking to reduce the ever-increasing cost of food and other goods across the country.

09/18/2024

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said Tuesday that her office had been alerted to the possibility that suspicious envelopes containing an unidentified white powder might arrive. Over the course of the day it became clear that the letters had been sent to elections offices across the US – reportedly in at least 16 states including Connecticut.

Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said Tuesday that her office had been alerted to the possibility that suspicious envelopes containing an unidentified white powder might arrive. Over the course of the day it became clear that the letters had been sent to elections offices across the US – re...

09/18/2024

Healthcare analyst Ellen Andrews said that if Connecticut is going to make progress toward affordable healthcare that works for everyone, we have to look farther and deeper.

Healthcare analyst Ellen Andrews said that if Connecticut is going to make progress toward affordable healthcare that works for everyone, we have to look farther and deeper.

09/17/2024

HARTFORD, CT – The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will launch a second round of vouchers for its popular electronic bike incentive program, which can save qualifying residents over $1,000 when purchasing an e-bike.

HARTFORD, CT – The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will launch a second round of vouchers for its popular electronic bike incentive program, which can save qualifying residents over $1,000 when purchasing an e-bike.

09/17/2024

Iberdrola, the Spain-based corporation that owns 81.6% of Avangrid, is trying to buy up the remaining shares to take Avangrid off the board as a publicly traded company.

Iberdrola, the Spain-based corporation that owns 81.6% of Avangrid, is trying to buy up the remaining shares to take Avangrid off the board as a publicly traded company.

09/15/2024

Columnist Brian Hansbury says that last week, former Chicago Tribune editor and brilliant media critic Mark Jacob told us what journalism isn't. But what does great journalism look like?

Columnist Brian Hansbury says that last week, former Chicago Tribune editor and brilliant media critic Mark Jacob told us what journalism isn't. But what does great journalism look like?

09/15/2024

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in American history. Four people who were there gave News21 access to their daily lives to share the enduring impact of that day. “You don't want to tell people you’re a Jan. 6er,” one says. “It’s not something to be proud of.”

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in American history. Four people who were there gave News21 access to their daily lives to share the enduring impact of that day. “You don't want to tell people you’re a Jan. 6er,” one s...

09/15/2024

This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.

This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.

09/15/2024

The youth vote in the 2020 election, the 18- to 29-year-olds, proved to be a strong force. According to a May 2023 NPR article, they made up about 1 in 6 voters and boosted President Biden to a decisive victory by more than 20 points, exit polls show.

The youth vote in the 2020 election, 18- to 29-year-olds proved to be a strong force. According to a May 2023 NPR article, they made up about 1 in 6 voters and boosted President Biden to a decisive victory by more than 20 points, exit polls show.

09/13/2024

Northford Farmer Will DellaCamera drove his green tractor to the state Capitol in Hartford on Friday to raise awareness about what he describes as a lack of support from both the state and federal government following a hailstorm that destroyed his entire crop.

Northford Farmer Will DellaCamera drove his green tractor to the state Capitol in Hartford on Friday to raise awareness about what he describes as a lack of support from both the state and federal government following a hailstorm that destroyed his entire crop.

09/13/2024

Panelists discuss the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump with regard to what we learned about their health policies.

Panelists discuss the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump with regard to what we learned about their health policies.

09/13/2024

CTData Collective and the state Department of Health have teamed up to launch a new online tool that will provide "groundbreaking" population data, migration patterns and housing information down to the town level.

CTData Collective and the state Department of Health have teamed up to launch a new online tool that will provide "groundbreaking" population data, migration patterns, and housing information down to the town level.

09/13/2024

Columnist Alexandra Paskhaver says that before he was Alexander Graham Bell, Alexander Graham Bell was just Alexander Graham Bell. He had spent years tinkering on one item after another, but nothing succeeded until – against all odds – he invented the Graham cracker.

Columnist Alexandra Paskhaver says that before he was Alexander Graham Bell, Alexander Graham Bell was just Alexander Graham Bell. He had spent years tinkering on one item after another, but nothing succeeded until – against all odds – he invented the Graham cracker.

09/13/2024

Columnist Danny Tyree weighs in on the "underconsumption" trend, which – much to the chagrin of retailers – was born of consumers who are fed up with America's shop-til-you-drop culture.

Columnist Danny Tyree weighs in on the "underconsumption" trend, which – much to the chagrin of retailers – was born of consumers who are fed up with America's shop-til-you-drop culture.

09/12/2024

Solar customers and clean energy advocates are waiting to see if New Hampshire will continue its system for compensating customers who share excess power on the grid.

Solar customers and clean energy advocates are waiting to see if New Hampshire will continue its system for compensating customers who share excess power on the grid.

09/12/2024

HARTFORD, CT – A new report released Wednesday by the state Auditors of Public Accounts found that the state’s venture capital firm failed to properly validate the number of jobs its efforts have created.

HARTFORD, CT – A new report released Wednesday by the state Auditors of Public Accounts found that the state’s venture capital firm failed to properly validate the number of jobs its efforts have created.

09/12/2024

Gas is $2.99 a gallon at the Gulf in Rocky Hill… $2.99! But people are still next door at Cumberland Farms and the Exxon where it’s almost $3.50 a gallon, I don’t get it. That’s a big difference if you’re filling your tank! ⛽️ We all love to complain about gas prices so why purposely pay more? What am I missing? 🤔

09/12/2024

James Earl Jones' Next Voice Gig. Editorial cartoon by Jeff Koterba.

James Earl Jones' Next Voice Gig. Editorial cartoon by Jeff Koterba.

09/12/2024

Cats and Dogs in the Campaign. Editorial cartoon by Jeff Koterba.

Cats and Dogs in the Campaign. Editorial cartoon by Jeff Koterba.

09/11/2024

In recent years, historically hot summers have forced many schools — no matter when their start dates — to temporarily close. Last month, for example, some schools in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin all closed or dismissed students early because of excessive heat.

In recent years, historically hot summers have forced many schools — no matter when their start dates — to temporarily close. Last month, for example, some schools in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin all closed or dismissed students early because of excessive heat.

09/11/2024

Bridgeport teachers, parents, and their allies on the city's Board of Education gathered at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to urge the superintendent of the state's largest school district to take action on what they describe as "troubling issues jeopardizing student learning."

Bridgeport teachers, parents, and their allies on the city's Board of Education gathered at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to urge the superintendent of the state's largest school district to take action on what they describe as "troubling issues jeopardizing student learning."