[Excerpt of feature article by Tom Condon, CT Mirror, 10/12/2020]
"In the time now referred to as “pre-COVID,” cities were coming back to life. Young people and some retiring boomers were moving in, here and across the country, enjoying new apartments, restaurants, entertainment venues and transit options. Cities were reclaiming their historic role as the economic and social centers.
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From the report introduction:
"This report, [prepared for CT Office of Health Strategy], accompanies the release of the Connecticut Self-Sufficiency Standard for 2019. It offers detailed data and analysis to help shape policies in Connecticut that support families. These data are also the building blocks of a new Connecticut HealthCare Affordability Standard that will be released in 2020."
"The report addresses several questions:
Document:
CT2019_Demo_20191017.pdf
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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2020
New DataHaven survey provides reliable information to help Connecticut communities understand the impacts of COVID-19
[Excerpt from front-page feature by Alexander Putterman, 9/7/2020]
One in five Connecticut residents do not plan to get vaccinated for COVID-19 if a vaccine becomes available, according to a new survey from the nonprofit DataHaven.
Sixty-three percent of survey respondents said they would get vaccinated, while 17% said they were not sure.
Update 9/16/2020: The full press release and crosstabs are now available.
Original Post:
Contact: Mark Abraham, Executive Director, DataHaven, 203-500-7059, info [at] ctdatahaven.org
September 5, 2020
WHO
In recent months, districts have been moving to integrate updated materials and re-examined practices to ensure a more equitable education for every student. Educators serve an important role in empowering youth and giving them the proper tools to effect change in their communities.
This article by Nathan Kim and Cynthia Farrar discusses the varied implications of economic reopening in Connecticut, as well as a resident-led video produced by DataHaven and Purple States.
This article by Chloe Shawah features an analysis of food insecurity in Connecticut, as well as a resident-led video produced by DataHaven and Purple States.
View the full piece at https://ctmirror.org/category/ct-viewpoints/pandemic-highlights-need-for-a-renewed-statewide-focus-on-food-sufficiency/.
