The Connecticut State Library has received seven awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) grants to digitize historically significant Connecticut newspapers. And the impressive number of newspapers preserved chronicles the history of Connecticut.

During the recently concluded 2026 session of the Connecticut state legislature, the Center for Children’s Advocacy, working hand in hand with families and community partners, helped advance a series of important reforms to strengthen protections, improve accountability, and expand access to services for children and youth across Connecticut.

Hartford International University possesses a unique calling within the graduate, professional, and theological landscape, explains newly inaugurated President Sherry Turner, noting that for too long, HIU has been a well-kept secret.

The real question is not whether Connecticut should focus on safety, enforcement, or market stability - or all three.

Congress recognized the unintended consequences of the hemp loophole and took action to close it last year. That decision will make a difference in protecting lives in Connecticut and communities across the country. However, the hemp industry is now pushing to reverse this decision at any cost, even if it means putting public health at risk.

Restorative practices—broadly defined as "the science of relationships and community"—offer schools a powerful alternative to punitive disciplinary practices such as suspension or expulsion.

In an era of institutional skepticism, the question is no longer simply how to communicate science—it is how to rebuild trust in it.

There is no more urgent economic growth challenge in Greater Hartford right now than housing — and no greater opportunity.

Nationwide, 57,000 Americans fall victim to cyber scams daily, with total annual losses approaching $160 billion. Seniors are hit particularly hard by these crimes. Effective protections are needed and necessary at the federal level.

If leaders want the best chance of navigating the accelerating complexity of today’s world, from economic volatility to civic polarization to rapid technological change, we must slow down enough to ask foundational questions that reconnect us to ourselves and to one another.

The need for children’s behavioral health services has never been more urgent. In 2023, 40% of high school students in the U.S. reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a 33% increase compared to a decade earlier. Solutions can, and must, be pursued.

An Open Letter from University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric to the UConn community, highlighting key accomplistments of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026, was distributed by the University this month.

The MetroHartford Alliance’s investor network - now over 350 organizations across more than 20 industries - is one of the region’s greatest assets, particularly as 2026 gets underway.

Girls aren’t lacking ambition, creativity, or skills. They’re lacking visibility. You can’t dream of a career you’ve never seen. You can’t step into a room you didn’t know existed. Observation is a starting point, but participation is where confidence grows. Here are five simple actions anyone can take - which can make a difference.

Storytelling is the art of using narratives to convey information, experiences, or ideas – and so much more.

Since the 1800s, Conneticut has been known as “the land of steady habits.” What story would the land tell about Connecticut’s history and politics?

Third places are significant contributors to what is increasingly referred to as “social infrastructure.” A recent report suggests that the Capitol Region needs more, for numerous reasons, including our individual and collective well-being.

We need a federal law establishing a system that protects every child, no matter where they come from or what their family's circumstances might be. The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to obtain parental permission before minors download apps, creating a single, accessible system.

Whether they highlighted religious and cultural heritage, military accomplishments, or the cyclical rhythms of nature, festivals and parades had one purpose in common. They were communal, collective affairs with interfenerational revelers and participants, where something was “brought to remembrance,” as the origins of the verb commemorate remind us. They were a chance to make memories together.

Eliminating weight stigma in public health requires collective, cross-disciplinary efforts.Stigma reduction initiatives will be most effective through increased recognition of weight stigma as a legitimate social justice issue.

The numbers show that we need a new approach to stopping these crimes and immediate action in Congress. As the crimes have evolved, the government’s response to stopping them has failed to do the same. 

One of the most pressing challenges facing our families is protecting children in an increasingly digital world. Our families deserve a system that works for them.

Hartford’s future as a dynamic economic hub hinges on a critical element: housing. And therein lies the challenge - and the opportunity.

Of the 44 million meals we provided last year, millions were served up as warm, healthy plates of food served at over 50 community kitchens across Connecticut.  In every city and town, people struggle with the cost of food, reduced income, and even worse – homelessness. 

Like the rest of the nation, Connecticut has seen a rise in book challenges in the last three years. In 2023, over 100 different titles were challenged in Connecticut libraries.

The Connecticut State Dental Association strongly supports the legislation at the State Capitol which would enable Connecticut residents to continue to benefit from fluoridated community water systems, as they have since 1965, by enabling our state to control the fluoridation levels.

Flat funding this program, as proposed, will effectuate a significant CUT to need-based scholarships for Connecticut students. Now is the time for the legislature to invest in this program.

Some Connecticut families could see an increase of $3,000 per year for health coverage if legislation is not passed soon.

2024 presented numerous opportunities for the Community Engagement/ Outreach program at Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) to expand its reach across the state.

Congress must prioritize federal legislation that protects these essential online relationships while also ensuring that children’s personal data isn’t exploited by social media platforms. Connecticut’s Congressional delegation must lead the charge.