State of Connecticut
Recent News About State of Connecticut
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Analysis: Connecticut one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Constitution State News shows that Connecticut is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Connecticut in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued five grants totaling $2,477,338 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Connecticut.
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Connecticut: Government transfers accounted for 14.3% of total income in 2022, up from 6.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.3% of income in Connecticut, a 7.4% rise from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Connecticut has 33 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Norwalk has the most players of any city representing Connecticut in the tournament.
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March Madness: Connecticut represented by 32 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament
Greenwich and Bridgeport players represent Connecticut in the tournament.
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Connecticut ranks 23rd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,828 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Connecticut received an average of $11,828 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in the nation.
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Connecticut ranks 46th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 14.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.3% of income in Connecticut—ranking it the sixth least dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Connecticut among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Constitution State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Connecticut is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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Connecticut: Residents received $10.28 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Connecticut, providing an average of $2,836 per capita to residents.
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Connecticut: Medicare dependency reached 3.6% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.6% of income in Connecticut, providing an average of $3,008 per capita to residents.
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Connecticut: Social Security made up 4.9% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4.9% of income in Connecticut, providing an average of $4,026 per capita to residents.
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Connecticut: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Connecticut, providing an average of $1,062 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Connecticut among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Constitution State News shows that Connecticut is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Connecticut ranks 38th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $2,477,338
In 2023, Connecticut received $2,477,338 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 38th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Connecticut one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Constitution State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Connecticut is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
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In Connecticut, 92 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Connecticut registered 92 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Connecticut receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,999,415 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Connecticut received one grant totaling $1,999,415 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Connecticut receives 3 EDA grants totaling $340,000 for public works in 2023
Connecticut received three grants totaling $340,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Connecticut receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023
Connecticut received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Connecticut one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Constitution State News shows that Connecticut is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.