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2 H-1B petitions filed by Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry in Connecticut in 2024

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in Connecticut.

By Constitution State News | Mar 25, 2025

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Connecticut DOT emphasizes road safety as spring encourages outdoor activities

With the onset of spring, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is urging drivers to prioritize safety.

By Constitution State News | Mar 24, 2025

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Connecticut DOT announces 2025 Transportation Showcase with focus on future transit

By Constitution State News | Mar 21, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced the 2025 Transportation Showcase, titled "Keeping Connecticut Moving– The Future of Transportation."

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CTDOT plans realignment of I-91 ramps at Exit 24 in Rocky Hill

By Constitution State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is working on plans to realign the I-91 north and south ramps at Exit 24 in Rocky Hill.

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Connecticut Lottery awards two $200K prizes with new scratch game

By Constitution State News | Mar 19, 2025

The Connecticut Lottery's new 100X scratch game has seen two $200,000 prizes awarded on consecutive days.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 313 petitions in Connecticut throughout 2024

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 313 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance 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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CTDOT plans to repair 16 bridges on Route 7 in Norwalk

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is in the process of developing plans to mill and pave 16 bridges along Route 7 in Norwalk.

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Connecticut DOT plans milling and paving for Hartford area bridges

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is preparing to mill and pave 17 bridges along Routes 3, 372, 94, and I-91 in the Greater Hartford area.

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Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation begins on I-91 in Hartford

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto have announced the start of the Dutch Point Viaduct rehabilitation project on Interstate 91 southbound in Hartford.

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Connecticut plans milling and paving on bridges across southwestern routes

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is preparing to mill and pave 14 bridges along Route 15, Route 22, and Route 34 in Southwestern Connecticut.

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Connecticut plans bridge repairs on Routes 6, 17A, I-95 for spring start

By Constitution State News | Mar 17, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is preparing to mill and pave four bridges along Route 6, Route 17A, and Interstate 95 in Eastern Connecticut.

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Connecticut ranks 23rd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,828 in 2022

By Constitution State News | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Constitution State News | Mar 12, 2025

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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Connecticut officials emphasize sober driving for St. Patrick's Day

By Constitution State News | Mar 12, 2025

As St. Patrick's Day nears, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), alongside the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is urging residents to celebrate responsibly by...

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 330 H-1B petitions in Connecticut throughout 2024

By Constitution State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Connecticut submitted 330 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Connecticut DOT schedules virtual meeting on Route 85 traffic signal replacement

By Constitution State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced a virtual public information meeting regarding the Computerized Traffic Signal System (CTSS) Replacement along Route 85, also known as Hartford Turnpike.

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CTDOT plans I-95 rehabilitation in Westport with federal and state funding

By Constitution State News | Mar 7, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is preparing plans for pavement rehabilitation on Interstate 95 in Westport.

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Connecticut player wins $408K Stacks of Ca$h jackpot

By Constitution State News | Mar 4, 2025

A Connecticut Lottery player has recently won a significant jackpot of $408,853 in the $10 Stacks of Ca$h Progressive Fast Play game.

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CTDOT schedules virtual meeting for Route 219 bridge replacement in Granby

By Constitution State News | Mar 4, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced a virtual public information meeting to discuss the replacement of Bridge No. 06680 on Route 219 over an unnamed brook in Granby.

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Connecticut: Residents received $10.28 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Constitution State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Connecticut, providing an average of $2,836 per capita to residents.