Karla Ciaglo

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by Karla Ciaglo CTNewsJunkieLeaders from Connecticut’s nonprofit sector delivered a unified message to legislators Wednesday: Vital human services are on the brink of collapse without increased investment from the state. Gian-Carl Casa, president and CEO of the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance, and Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, D-West Hartford, were joined at the Legislative Office Building by representatives from some of Connecticut’s largest nonprofit organizations.

4 days ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Karla Ciaglo

EAST HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut officials are advancing a comprehensive home resilience strategy aimed at protecting residents from the growing impacts of severe rainstorms and related damage. At its second public meeting last week, the Severe Weather Mitigation and Resiliency Advisory Council — established by Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais in October 2024 — shared early recommendations focused on homeowner education, fortified construction, and creative financing solutions.

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Karla Ciaglo

EAST HARTFORD, CT – More than 3,000 unionized machinists at Pratt & Whitney remained on strike Friday as federal and state lawmakers joined workers on the picket line, urging the jet engine manufacturer to return to the bargaining table and meet demands for job security, better pay, and pension protections. Undeterred by rain, striking members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rallied outside the East Hartford plant alongside US Sen. Richard Blumenthal, US Reps.

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Karla Ciaglo

HARTFORD, CT — Music, culture, and artistic pride was on display at the State Capitol Wednesday morning as more than 100 organizations gathered to celebrate Connecticut’s first official Arts, Culture & Tourism Day. From theaters to universities, chambers of commerce to jazz ensembles and award-winning restaurants, booths and banners filled the building showcasing a sector officials say is responsible for over $17 billion in economic impact.

1 week ago | ctnewsjunkie.com | Hudson Kamphausen |Karla Ciaglo |Mia Palazzo

Posted inRestaurants and Hospitality Music, culture, and artistic pride was on display at the State Capitol Wednesday morning as more than 100 organizations gathered to celebrate Connecticut’s first official Arts, Culture & Tourism Day.