Homicide is the third highest cause of death for Native women between the ages of 10 and 24 in North America, according to State Sen. Eric Berthel.
Homes and buildings produce the second highest global warming emissions in New England, after transportation. Efforts like greener building techiques, renewable energy systems and home weatherization could help.
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Protesters called on Yale and New Haven Police to leave them alone to protest peacefully — without fear of arrest. More than 50 people have been arrested during protests in the city over the last two weeks.
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Children who were due to receive survivors benefits or disability payments instead had that money taken by the state to help cover the cost of their own care. The Department of Children and Families estimated that totaled $5.5 million a year covering 600 children.
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Connecticut’s Transportation Commissioner says a ribbon-cutting for a replacement overpass will happen within a year.
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As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.
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With just a handful of days left in Connecticut’s short legislative session, a House bill that would create a roadmap for electric vehicle rollout is stalling.
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A supermajority of lawmakers in the Vermont House voted Friday to advance a bill that aims to bolster flood resilience in Vermont, with Republicans divided in their support of the policy.
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The $435 million deal is in jeopardy as Yale New Haven Health claims Prospect Medical is defaulting on rent and tax liabilities, and mismanaging assets.
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Tag along as we retrace Justin Selkow’s steps, in an effort to find a solid-silver flute he borrowed from Dartmouth College — and promptly lost.
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