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Racial Equality in U.S. Education: State-by-State
The Good Men Project - California
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July 4, 2025
Chip Lupo is an experienced personal finance writer currently contributing to WalletHub. With a background in journalism from Elon University, he has worked across various sectors, including finance, sports, politics, and religion. Chip has...
State Democratic Party Chair Talks Immigration, Vetoed Housing Bill and Trump in CT Examiner Interview
The Connecticut Examiner
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July 4, 2025
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Professing Faith: Religion during the American Revolution
Redlands Daily facts - California
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July 4, 2025
At this time of year, when we recall the formal founding of the United States, it is worth pondering the world which produced this nation. It was a time when the majority of the population did agricultural work, there were few factories, and very...
Connecticut Enacts Wide-Ranging Health Care Law Modifying Various Existing Rules and Laws
National Law Review
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July 1, 2025
On June 25, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 25-97, “An Act Concerning Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes” (the Act). The Act includes a wide range of provisions affecting patient confidentiality,...
Trump Budget Bill Passes Congress; Connecticut Leaders Warn Of Fallout for Families, Services
CT News Junkie - Connecticut
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July 4, 2025
The US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, in September 2016. Credit: lazyllama / Shutterstock As President Donald Trump prepares to sign the sweeping federal budget bill into law on July 4, Connecticut leaders across government, healthcare, and...
Connecticut Ballet and Hartford Symphony Orchestra partnering for ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Bushnell
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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July 1, 2025
In a bold collaboration that brings together two heavyweights in the Hartford cultural community, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will provide live accompaniment for the Connecticut Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21...
Sports Minded: Scott Burrell and Jeané Coakley Raise Their Family With a Team Approach
Moffly Media - Connecticut
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July 9, 2025
above: Jeané Coakley and Scott Burrell with children Cora and Coakley in downtown Stamford There is no “I” in “team.” Neither will you find it in Jeané Coakley or Scott Burrell, or in their children, Cora and Coakley. Whether by happenstance or...
Why Black clients save less for retirement, and how advisers can fix it
Employee Benefit News
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July 9, 2025
For many Black Americans, even high-paying jobs aren't enough to close the retirement savings gap with non-Black counterparts, a new study from the Employee Benefit Research Institute found. The study, based on the institute's annual retirement...
Albanian immigrant who fled communism sounds alarm over Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win
Fox News
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Peter Lumaj, former U.S. Senate candidate and attorney who fled communist Albania, speaks on fears over New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's allegedly 'communist' ideas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former U.S. Senate...
Amid ‘No Kings’ activism, ‘Free America’ protests to take over US on July 4: Locations and more to know
Financial Express
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While US President Donald Trump is planning an expansive slate of celebrations to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, his critics have no plans of bumping the brakes...
Attorney General Ford joins coalition supporting Michigan's ban on conversion therapy
Silver State Times - Nevada
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July 9, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced his participation in a multistate coalition defending...
Study Ranks Michigan Drive-Thrus Among The Slowest In America
The Game 730AM - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Ever sat in a drive-thru forever, staring at the car ahead of you, frustration building as you wonder what’s taking so long? Well, Michigan—this could be the answer. A new study from Sudoku Bliss (yes, the online puzzle site—stay with me) set out...
Trump Administration withholds $6.9 billion in federal education funds; Connecticut educators react
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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July 4, 2025
The funding was previously approved by Congress and signed into law in March. The money was meant to support a large range of services. HARTFORD, Conn. — According to the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump Administration announced Tuesday...
Connecticut’s Jewish community wonders: What happened to Chris Murphy?
Jewish Insider
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July 1, 2025
When Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) walked up to the microphone at the “Rally for Israel” in West Hartford, Conn., two days after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks, sporting a well-worn UConn baseball hat and a quarter-zip sweatshirt, the first...
Romanian Defector, Now Connecticut Yankee, Runs for USA
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 09.21.1999 Courtesy Story Running his way to a spot on the U.S. team in the recent Military World Games in Zagreb, Croatia, had a special meaning for Sandu Rebenciuc. It gave him the chance to see his parents for the...
Irvington 'Wasted' $632K Of Opioid Settlement Money On Concerts, NJ Officials Allege
Patch
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July 9, 2025
Irvington's mayor and other town officials are "vehemently denying" the accusations. Here's their argument. Posted Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 12:58 pm ET ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A new report is accusing Irvington’s mayor and other town officials of spending...
Classic children’s books of the month
World - North Carolina
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Each month, WORLD’s print magazine highlights recent children’s book releases that we hope will help families navigate selections at the library while also giving parents and grandparents suggestions of books to add to their own home bookshelves....
Bridgeport Area Claims Spot In America’s Top Educated Cities
I95 Rock - Connecticut
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July 3, 2025
With Yale University as our centerpiece, I'd imagine that Connecticut is home to some of the most educated folks in the United States, and I guessed right. As a matter of fact, three cities in Connecticut have been ranked in or near the Top 25...
Advisor moves: $25B Homrich Berg adds Bernstein alum, Carnegie strengthens Cincinatti office
Investment News
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Robert DiBenedetto, wealth advisor at Homrich Berg. Homrich Berg announces latest hire as it expands into South Carolina. Atlanta, Georgia-based Homrich Berg is enhancing its presence in the Southeast with a new high-net-worth advisor from...
Colorado among 20 states suing to keep Medicaid data away from ICE
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colorado and California joined 18 other states, almost all Democrat-run, in the lawsuit. The coalition is arguing that the...