I am pleased with the opportunity to attend the Council of State Governments' Policy Academy titled Using Science to Inform State Policymaking, during the CSG December 2018 National Conference in Northern Kentucky- Greater Cincinnati. The one-day policy academy aimed to equip state leaders with a foundation for understanding science-based evaluation and using science in the development of policy.
For over a month, many federal employees have been reporting to work and performing their duties - without pay. The government shutdown affects at least 1,500 Connecticut workers and they are struggling to pay their bills while they wait for their paychecks to resume.
Three local Norwich nonprofit agencies were included in approximately $30.8 million in state grants that are being awarded to 92 nonprofit organizations throughout Connecticut as part of the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program.
