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CT Leads Nation In Reducing Trash, New Study Says: See Where State Lags Behind CT Leads Nation In Reducing Trash, New Study Says: See Where State Lags Behind
CT Leads Nation In Reducing Trash, New Study Says: See Where State Lags Behind Many Northeast states are among the nation's leaders in protecting the environment, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Environmental Protection on Tuesday, June 10. The website ranked all 50 states based on environmental protection programs, energy use, waste reduction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis included whether states have water reuse rules, how many environmental charities they support, and how vulnerable they are to climate shifts like record-breaking heat. "The US produces over 292 million tons of waste per…

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CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT's Foster Care System Ranked Top 5 In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …

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CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in the Northeast are getting some of the best care in the country for their children, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Children's Healthcare on Tuesday, April 8. The report compares all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 33 indicators of cost, access, and quality. Metrics range from the percentage of children in excellent health to the number of pediatricians per capita. "The quality of children's health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live," said WalletHub ana…

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CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why A new study says some mid-Atlantic states are among the nation's leaders for having the best conditions for immigrants. Virginia ranked No. 1 as the most welcoming state for immigrants, while Arizona was named the worst, according to the study from SmileHub. The report evaluated states on 17 key factors, including the share of immigrants, job opportunities, and legal protections. The study was released as concerns rise over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, which is also increasing fears among immigrants legally in the US. "Over 51 million immigrants live …

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CT Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why CT Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why
CT Ranks Among Best States For Women’s Healthcare In New Study: Here’s Why Several northeast states are among the best in the nation for women’s health, leading in healthcare access, affordability, and safety, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the best state for women’s health in 2025, according to a study released by SmileHub on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Bay State finished narrowly ahead of second-place Hawaii, while Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey rounded out the top five. The report evaluated all 50 states using 18 key metrics, including maternal mortality rates, hospital quality, and the cost of medical care. The findings highlight major disp…

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