The history behind Connecticut's iconically New England town greens
Over 170 towns in Connecticut have a town green, an area often used for farmer's markets, concerts and holiday celebrations.
The Gazette1d
Curious Iowa: How are official state symbols designated?
Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa’s state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and ...
Lifting the ‘veil of secrecy’ in CT. How open government laws made a difference.
Connecticut’s FOI law allows access to many records and meetings. If the FOI law were not enacted, members of the public would not have access to information about their government.
TheCollector on MSN3d
10 Must-See Historic Sites in Connecticut
Connecticut, aka the “Constitution State,” has a seriously rich history. From being a key player in the American Revolution ...
CT News Junkie4d
CT Legislature Considers Amendment To Make Language in State Constitution Gender-Neutral
A proposed amendment to the Connecticut Constitution aimed at replacing gender-specific language with gender-neutral terms is ...
Proposition 20611d
Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2025
A special election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 113 has been called for April 22, 2025. The filing deadline is March 28, 2025. [6] There were 1,007 state legislative special ...
The Connecticut Mirror14d
CT’s community health centers file petition against state over Medicaid rates
The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut sent a petition Tuesday to the Department of Social Services demanding the agency admit it’s violating state and federal law governing ...
WRAL14d
BLM, Pride and other flags may be prohibited on public buildings under new NC bill
According to the bill, official government flags are considered: · The flag of the United States of America. · The flag of the State of North Carolina. · The flag of a county, city ...
WSHU news14d
Lamont signs bill allocating state funds to CT nonprofits affected by federal cuts
Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill into law at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants in Bridgeport on Monday. Lamont said the money reflects his administration's and the state ...
American Beauties! Your Guide to Every State Flower
Cherokee rose, or rosa laevigata, is the official Georgia state flower. The flower is native to eastern Asia, though it is historically often associated with the Trail of Tears ethnic cleansing of ...
WSHU news15d
CT advocates ask for state funding increase for workforce development
Connecticut community leaders want the state legislature to increase state support for youth and summer employment programs. Michael Nogelo leads the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board ...
Hartford Courant15d
The National Park Service is facing federal cuts. Here’s the likely impact for CT parks and trails.
As President Donald Trump reshapes the federal government, leading to unprecedented cuts to the National Park Service, Connecticut’s thousands of acres of state parks and forests also remain ...