State and philanthropic funds of up to $3.5m have been promised to help undocumented individuals in Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that he is working with the Department of Housing which will be giving landlords $2.5m to cover the loss of rent of undocumented tenants who have not been able to pay due to …
Category Archives: Connecticut
Economic Reopening for Connecticut State: Struggles and Successes
Connecticut is no stranger to fiscal friction. One needs to just look at the Great Recession that impacted the nation as a whole but then its own tax hikes and continual fixed cost increases. This has – unsurprisingly – resulted in the emergence of a distrust of leadership. Thus now our leaders are facing an …
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Local CT Events
Not much is going on in the tristate area right now due to the novel coronavirus. Having said that, an increasing amount of organizations are adapting to the current new reality with virtual events. One of these is the annual EFFY – Environmental Film Festival at Yale – which has now moved its student-run environmental …
Assistance in Resumes for Federal Government Positions
In this video, USDA NRCS employee Dr. Kim McCracken presents a workshop on how to put together a resume for federal government jobs.
Stamford, CT: Past, Present and all its Beauty
Connecticut – while traditionally best known for being The Constitution State and having Yankee Doodle as its state song – has many hidden unexplored gems. Today we take a brief look at two of them: Lakeside Diner and the current exhibition at Stamford History Center. Of course there are a ton of diners throughout Connecticut …
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Connecticut: New 2020 Laws
Two days ago as we saw in the new year (and new decade), for people in Connecticut there were some new laws as well. Indeed, 24 new laws have now been put in place and impact industries from technology to taxes, health policies and licenses. In this article we take a brief look at some of …
Recognition for CT Vets
The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame began honoring individuals following their completion of honorable military service in 2005. It was set up in order to “recognize Veterans for their countless contributions to society after their service.” Next week will see the inauguration of 10 new veterans into the Hall of Fame. They are known as …
Recent Local Festivals
Local community festivals have the potential to have many positive impacts on the region. This includes: A boost to the economy Bolstering relationships between individuals and local organizations Cultivating pride in the community At the end of last month Downtown Milford put on some great activities for Halloween for kids. The Halloweekend Fall Festival. Parents …