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How many H-1B petitions were made by Connecticut employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

By Constitution State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, 16 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located in Connecticut, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Connecticut Department of Agriculture awards over $559,625 in grants to 21 projects

By Constitution State News | Apr 14, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grant.

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Connecticut's combined tax revenues down 52.3% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Constitution State News | Apr 11, 2025

Connecticut collected $3.3 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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CTDOT to host virtual meeting on SEAT facility expansion project in Preston

By Constitution State News | Apr 11, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on April 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the expansion of the Southeast Area Transit District (SEAT) Facility in Preston.

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Q3 2024: Connecticut's combined tax revenues down 52.3% since Q2 2024

By Constitution State News | Apr 10, 2025

Connecticut collected $3.3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Hartford Line to adjust service for station improvements

By Constitution State News | Apr 10, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced temporary train service adjustments on the Hartford Line effective from April 22 to October 31, 2025.

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Connecticut ranks 27th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Constitution State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Connecticut reported 242 teacher vacancies, equating to 4 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 27th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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CTDOT seeks public input on long-term transportation plan

By Constitution State News | Apr 9, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has opened a public comment period for the Connecticut 2055 Long-Range Transportation Plan, a roadmap for developing the state's transportation system over the next three decades.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Connecticut employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024?

By Constitution State News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in Connecticut, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Connecticut one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Constitution State News | Apr 6, 2025

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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Connecticut DOT sets virtual meeting on Route 72 bridge rehabilitation

By Constitution State News | Apr 4, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced a virtual public information meeting regarding the rehabilitation of four bridges carrying Route 72 in New Britain and Plainville.

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Connecticut in 2023

By Constitution State News | Apr 3, 2025

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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CT Lottery reveals $2 million jackpot winner from Hartford store

By Constitution State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has announced that a Lotto! ticket worth $2,000,000 was purchased at Tejeda Grocery Store, located at 148 Woodland Street in Hartford.

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NCLC announces climate-smart agricultural grant awardees in Northwest Connecticut

By Constitution State News | Apr 3, 2025

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) announced the recipients of its climate-smart agricultural grants in the second round of the Building Resiliency on Northwest Connecticut Farmland Implementation Grant program.

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Connecticut ranks 13 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Constitution State News | Apr 2, 2025

Connecticut ranks 13 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $48,784 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 50 H-1B petitions in Connecticut throughout 2024

By Constitution State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, 50 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Connecticut.

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Connecticut launches campaign to combat distracted driving in April

By Constitution State News | Mar 31, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has introduced a comprehensive campaign against distracted driving, set to run through the month of April.

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CTDOT to hold public meeting on Route 175 sidewalk project in Newington

By Constitution State News | Mar 31, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has scheduled an in-person public information meeting for a sidewalk installation project on Route 175 in Newington.

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Connecticut Department of Transportation announces start of 2025 ferry season

By Constitution State News | Mar 29, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the beginning of the 2025 Ferry Season.

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Metro-North New Canaan line to face service disruptions in early April

By Constitution State News | Mar 28, 2025

Riders of the Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line will face changes in their weekend travel plans due to scheduled track work.