New Issue Brief Highlights Immigrants' Role in Connecticut's Economy
by Mark Abraham May 12, 2025
New Haven, CT – A new report published by DataHaven and The Connecticut Immigrant Support Network shows how immigrants are critical to Connecticut’s economy—supporting major industries, driving entrepreneurship, and contributing billions in tax revenues and consumer spending.… Read More
New research reveals $15.6B boost to Fairfield County by closing gaps
Westfair Business Journal April 11, 2025
[Article excerpt by Gary Larkin, April 4, 2025] NORWALK – By closing gaps in income, home ownership, home values, and educational attainment Fairfield County could generate $15.6 billion in gross domestic product growth, according to a recently released report.… Read More
Legislative Leaders React To Survey Indicating Almost Half Of CT Adults Struggle Financially
CT News Junkie December 5, 2024
[Excerpt of article from Viktoria Sundqvist, CT News Junkie, 12/4/2024] State Republican lawmakers say a recent survey showing nearly 40% of adults in Connecticut are struggling financially should be “a wake-up call to all state Democrats.” Democrats, however, stress that now is the time to come together across party lines to respond to the needs of Connecticut families.… Read More
DataHaven wins federal innovation prize for empowering residents with data
by Mark Abraham September 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE DataHaven wins federal innovation prize for empowering residents with data National award recognizes DataHaven’s innovative new town-by-town map of well-being and environmental conditions… Read More
Report: CT a Leader in LGBTQIA Rights
Connecticut Senate Democrats Capitol Dispatch August 3, 2024
[Excerpt from Capitol Dispatch article posted by Joe O'Leary, August 3, 2024] Connecticut stands as a leader when it comes to the rights of the queer community, standing well ahead of many other states when it comes to the rights of LGBTQIA+ residents. With same-sex marriage legalized here seven years before its federal approval and enshrined rights for same-sex and queer parents, legal defenses and the transgender community, Connecticut can stand proud.… Read More
Despite protections, Connecticut's LGBTQ+ population faces stark disparities, new report says
Hearst Connecticut Media Group July 27, 2024
[Excerpt of news article by Natasha Sokoloff, July 27, 2024] HARTFORD — Despite Connecticut's relatively strong protections of its LGBTQ+ community, a new report on the greater Hartford community says that it still faces striking disparities in areas of health, well-being, and quality of life.… Read More
