Gabor Degre
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Even before Donald Trump became president again and signed several anti-LGBTQ+ orders, more than two dozen states had been building up their policies. Seeking a quality of life with less discrimination, some families are deciding to move to states with more protections in place.
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Many called for a strengthening of Connecticut’s Trust Act. -
Connecticut’s housing crisis could be eased with the creation of about 100,000 more affordable homes. But some rural towns say creating that housing is a challenge, pointing to limitations with sewer and water service. -
Experience Camps, a national nonprofit, is expanding to Connecticut with the launch of its annual summer camp program for grieving children. -
The United States has enforced such registries before — targeting Japanese immigrants during World War II and Muslims after September 11. -
A temporary hiring freeze — and the prospect of a slashed civilian workforce — are raising fears among labor leaders and the state’s congressional delegation. -
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services said it implemented a better system for documenting complaints after a critical report alleged systemic problems at a facility in New Haven. -
Businesses in the Northeast Kingdom and in northern Vermont are reporting that Canadians are cancelling planned trips to Vermont or saying they won't visit during the Trump administration. -
Some of the reasons: rising costs amid climate and health care crises, a desire to reduce property taxes, plus an easier approval process.
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