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When it comes to these things you need to take all of them with a grain of salt. Where did they collect the data? Who gathered it? Is there money to be made? You have to account for all of these questions before digesting this information, and then make an educated decision about how it impacts the result.

Good news for Connecticut residents: The state saw a 4% overall decrease in crime in 2022. The latest "Crime in Connecticut" annual report shows a 13% reduction in violent crime, and property crimes are down by 3%. The state credits public safety initiatives, while others credit programs addressing root causes of crime. ...

While Maine election officials determine if former President Donald Trump will appear on next years presidential ballot, legal challenges nationwide rely on a Civil War-era provision of the U.S. Constitution for the answer. Section Three of the 14th Amendment disqualifies anyone from serving in public office who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion against" the United States. ...

New data shows that a Los Angeles County program to help people reintegrate into society after incarceration is significantly reducing crime - a program funded by Proposition 47. A new report on the Re-entry Intensive Case Management Services program, or RICMS, finds a 17% reduction in recidivism - a big improvement over the 6% reduction found in the average re-entry program. Vanessa Martin is the director of reentry for LA Countys Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. ...

A recent report found Black people make up the majority of Connecticuts prison population. The Prison Policy Initiative brief reported Black people make up 43% of the incarcerated population, three times higher than the national average. Yet, they only make up 10% of the states general population. ...

Will CT address the serious gaps in the equitable distribution of resources that would save lives in the upcoming 2024 legislative session?

With rent prices rising across the city, graduate students and New Haven residents have found it increasingly difficult to find affordable and adequate housing.

800 Meriden school children registered to receive a free book bag with school supplies provided through charitable donations.

The heartbreaking scenes of desperation among Ukrainian refugees bring back painful memories for Nieda Abbas. “When I see the children and the mothers leaving...

The hospital’s community health department will work in conjunction with community partners to continue or implement programs that will be most