ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?
ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing? President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime. But...
View ArticleCalling All CT Citizens to Participate in Redistricting
Calling All CT Citizens to Participate in Redistricting HARTFORD, Conn. - Every 10 years, after the Census, Connecticut is required to redraw both Congressional and state legislative districts....
View ArticlePoverty Up Across the State, With Wide Variations Among Cities
Poverty Up Across the State, With Wide Variations Among Cities HARTFORD, Conn. - Hartford has Connecticut's highest child poverty rate, with New Haven right behind. That was some of the bad news in...
View ArticleStudy: No Specific Remedy for Low Voter Turnout in CT Primary
Study: No Specific Remedy for Low Voter Turnout in CT Primary HARTFORD, Conn. - While candidates are busy trying to persuade Connecticut resident to choose them at the ballot box in just over a month,...
View ArticleMore in Connecticut Have Health Insurance
More in Connecticut Have Health Insurance NEW HAVEN, Conn. – New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show more Connecticut residents have health insurance, but there may be trouble ahead for some...
View ArticleCT Homeless Count Continues to Fall
CT Homeless Count Continues to Fall HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut continues to make progress toward ending homelessness, according to the latest count. The annual survey, released Wednesday, showed a...
View ArticleCT Ranks High for Children’s Well-Being, but Census Change Raises Concerns
CT Ranks High for Children’s Well-Being, but Census Change Raises Concerns HARTFORD, Conn. – The latest figures on the well-being of children show Connecticut ranks seventh in the nation, but...
View ArticleRetirement Security, Family Caregivers Top Issues for Older Voters
Retirement Security, Family Caregivers Top Issues for Older Voters HARTFORD, Conn. – Retirement security and support for family caregivers are top issues for one of Connecticut's largest and most...
View ArticleWorkers Needed to Help with 2020 Census
Workers Needed to Help with 2020 Census HARTFORD, Ct. — The 2020 Census Day is April 1 of next year, but opportunities are opening up now to help ensure the count is a success. The Census Bureau is...
View ArticleHelp Offered for Older Workers Seeking Extra Income
Help Offered for Older Workers Seeking Extra Income HARTFORD, Conn. — Many Connecticut workers over 50 find they need a little extra income or a more flexible work schedule, and now there's help...
View ArticleAARP Survey: Most CT Adults Unsure How Census Will Contact Them
AARP Survey: Most CT Adults Unsure How Census Will Contact Them HARTFORD, Conn. - AARP recently conducted a survey about impostor scams in part to gauge adults' vulnerabilities ahead of the census -...
View ArticleCensus Parade to Roll Through CT Friday
Census Parade to Roll Through CT Friday NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A parade of cars will roam New Haven Friday, blasting out tunes -- part of an event to draw attention to the census. The 2020 census is under...
View ArticleCT Groups Push for Fair Redistricting; End to Prison Gerrymandering
CT Groups Push for Fair Redistricting; End to Prison Gerrymandering HARTFORD, Conn. -- The League of Women Voters of Connecticut is working to promote greater awareness about the importance of drawing...
View ArticleState Supreme Court Deadline for CT Congressional Redistricting Plan Looms
State Supreme Court Deadline for CT Congressional Redistricting Plan Looms HARTFORD, Conn. -- As Connecticut residents await the release of a congressional redistricting map, some voting-rights...
View ArticleNext Step in CT Redistricting Process: Voting Districts
Next Step in CT Redistricting Process: Voting Districts With the once-a-decade redistricting process finalized in Connecticut, good-government groups say it is time to keep an eye on the next stage,...
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