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Mark Mirko/Connecticut PublicAn estimated 5,600 of Connecticut's 31,000 early care and education workers don't have health insurance, according to a recent study by Access Health CT. -
Tyler Russell/Connecticut PublicThink back to your middle school science class where you might have learned that white light is actually made up of all the colors you see in a rainbow.
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An extreme hot weather protocol is in effect across Connecticut through Sunday evening, according to the office of Gov. Ned Lamont. -
A new $2.2 million boat will help environmental officials keep an eye on Long Island Sound. -
At its peak in mid-to-late June, the rose garden at Elizabeth Park will have more than 10,000 roses in bloom. -
Many children across Connecticut are looking forward to the summer, but it’s also a heightened time for summer injuries and even deaths due to accidents. -
Developer Stephen Shapiro says his idea for a 15-mile, $50 billion crossing makes fiscal and environmental sense. -
On average, insurers requested more than 16% increases for individual health plans. -
Local immigrant rights advocates say this could be the first time ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officers have brought along a camera crew to record ICE enforcement operations in Connecticut. -
The governor said the changes were “critical” amid a rise in hate crimes. -
Joseph Magnano did not speak during the brief Friday morning proceeding. -
Carolina Gieczewski is a Spanish teacher at West Hartford Public Schools and the 2026 CT COLT Language Teacher of the Year. She found success in following her purpose after making a big career change. Now, she promotes self-reflection to discover personal values.
