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Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session delivered a series of policy changes that AARP Connecticut says will strengthen support for older adults, caregivers, and consumers across the state.
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Community members, veterans, and public officials gathered last Tuesday in New Britain to honor the legacy of the 65th Infantry Regiment—an all‑Puerto Rican unit of the U.S. Army—during the fifth annual National Borinqueneers Day.
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Families across #Connecticut now have a new free tool to support early learning year-round. The Connecticut State Library has launched a bilingual Early Literacy Calendar.
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Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has requested the immediate termination of a contract between the Hartford Parking Authority and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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New England voted largely #Democratic in the 2024 election that saw #DonaldTrump re-elected to the U.S. presidency, but there are differences in how the states are approaching his policies on #immigration.
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A new report found #Connecticut can do more to support its growing #immigrant population. The Migration Policy Institute report examined various policy areas to see how these areas can better aid immigrants.
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Amid recent mass deportations, travel bans, and visa program cancellations, #Connecticut’s diverse #refugee communities are living in fear that their status may soon change.
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The Trinity Health of New England outpatient behavioral health departments are scheduled to close their doors this month.
Doris Maldonado Mendez writes on the significant impact this closure will have.
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#Colombia’s cut flower industry intertwines cultural heritage with global trade, sustaining livelihoods, including #USA, and celebrating tradition.
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"In #Connecticut, #foodinsecurity is estimated to affect between 10.4% and 17% of the population, which equates to at least 362,500 individuals who may lack sufficient access to safe and nutritious food," writes Idalis Cardona.
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After being sentenced to 10 yrs in prison at 18, Jordy Ojedis has become an advocate for the rights of children in the prison system. This past legislative session, he lobbied for a bill that will raise the age of arrest in CT from 10 to 14 by 2028.
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A @CTMirror investigation found that #Connecticut stands out for having one of the lower representation rates in the country.
“Every time I look at [the case backlog], it just keeps growing again.” – Sheila Hayre, Quinnipiac Law Professor
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The next state budget will include a new, $200 state income tax break for #Connecticut’s working poor with children or other dependents.
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