Connecticut collected $241.4 million in insurance premiums taxes in 2024
Of the $23.2 billion in taxes collected by Connecticut in 2024, 1%, or $241.4 million, came from insurance premiums sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
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Chargé Savage speaks at Tony Curtis Museum inauguration in Hungary
Chargé Savage spoke at Origo Film Studios during the opening ceremony for the Tony Curtis Museum in Hungary. His remarks celebrated Tony Curtis’s legacy and highlighted historic ties between Hungarian talent and Hollywood.
Analysis: Connecticut among 21 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Constitution State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Connecticut is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.
VA provides 837 home loans in Connecticut totaling $349.5 million in Q1
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issued 837 home loans totaling $349.5 million in Connecticut during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, according to the Veterans’ Affairs Home Loans Index.
Uber reduces driver recruitment in robotaxi cities and announces staff cuts
Uber has scaled back recruiting new drivers in cities where robotaxis operate while confirming significant staff reductions in its HR division. The company continues investing in autonomous vehicle data collection efforts amid changing regulations affecting safety requirements and labor rights.
CTDOT plans removal of retaining wall on Main Street in Wolcott
The Connecticut Department of Transportation plans to remove a retaining wall on Main Street in Wolcott as part of a broader roadway improvement project. Construction could begin as early as 2028 if approvals are secured.
Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 completes first flight and enters expanded testing phase
Textron Aviation has flown its Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype for the first time as part of its ongoing certification process. The company plans further testing ahead of anticipated service entry in 2027.