Alison Cross

The state of Connecticut is sitting on millions of dollars in federal food assistance that was scheduled to go to families in need this week. Officials are silent on why “unexpected delays” have pushed the launch of the summer program from June to August. https://t.co/i0jXbpoBvt

In a surprise move, the University of Connecticut relocated a historic venue for free speech on the Storrs campus Thursday, sparking concern among some students who feel the decision was politically motivated. https://t.co/VI1jHQS0oR

I’m so honored to be named @NENPA’s 2023 Rookie of the Year. Many thanks to @HartfordCourant, all my editors, mentors, @UConnJournalism professors, scholarship sponsors and everyone who has helped me along the way. I’m so grateful and proud to be a journalist. https://t.co/W1ClFGNBCD

Student debt from unpaid meals is soaring after Connecticut schools returned to a paid lunch model at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. A midyear survey representing 1/5 of the state’s student population revealed a collective debt of $366,403. https://t.co/8V4AKmHzr9

RT @chrispkeating: Pro-Palestinian protesters shouted, “Ceasefire now” outside chamber, but then came inside gallery and continued chant ht…

RT @newsguild: Today’s walkout is the single biggest collective action journalists have taken against Alden since it purchased Tribune Publ…

RT @newsguild: 🚨Tribune journalists are WALKING OUT.🚨 Today, 230+ journalists from Orlando to Chicago are striking for 24 hours to send Al…

When the Sandy Hook School shooter popped up as a character in a fictive cybersecurity exercise at UConn, the school of engineering said the use of the shooter’s name was an “error.” Alumni said it’s happened numerous times before. https://t.co/Xs7zcz4tAc

AI-powered nudification software can churn out a 60-second pornographic deepfake in less than 25 minutes using just one clear photo of a victims face. A new proposal would criminalize the creation & spread of this imagery and offer victims recourse in CT. https://t.co/Cu69MdnLSF