HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proposing to invest $103 million in funding that Connecticut is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act to ensure that workers whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to industry-aligned training programs that address the immediate hiring demands of employers and provide job seekers with employment opportunities. There are currently 140,000 unemployed individuals in Connecticut. However, companies are hiring at a record pace, with March 2021 showing the highest monthly job posting numbers in the last ten years. “Investing in our workers is a win-win,” Governor Lamont said. “This $103 million proposed investment focuses on getting residents most affected by the pandemic back to work as…
Fairfield News: Unresponsive Driver
2021--04-25@3:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters returning from a burnt food in the microwave call at Sacred Heart University came across this crash in the 3900 block of Park Avenue. One of the drivers was unresponsive in the vehicle and taken to the hospital by EMS.
Fairfield News: Noodling
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Norwalk News: Fore!
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Merritt Crash!
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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
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Steaks Are High In Fairfield
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Fairfield News: Stolen Vehicle Checking Cars
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Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
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