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Connecticut Voices for Children
New Haven, Connecticut ·Connecticut Voices for Children works to promote the well-being of all of Connecticut’s children and families by identifying and advocating for strategic public investments and wise public policies.
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Connecticut Network publications
Supporting the Economic Well-Being of Connecticut’s Families and Children: An Overview of The CT Child Tax Credit
- January 25, 2024
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick R. O'Brien
State of Working Connecticut 2023
- October 23, 2023
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick O'Brien
The purpose of Connecticut Voices for Children’s (CT Voices’) annual State of Working Connecticut report is to provide an overview of Connecticut’s economy, especially its labor market, to dive deeper […]
The State of Working Connecticut
- September 15, 2022
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick R. O'Brien, and Lin Kabachia
Similar to the recoveries from the past three recessions, Connecticut’s job recovery from the pandemic-induced recession of 2020 continues to lag the job recovery for the U.S. as a whole. […]
2022 Candidate Briefing Book
- June 21, 2022
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick R. O'Brien, Ph.D.; Lauren Ruth, Ph.D.; Samaila Adelaiye, Ph.D.; Lin Kabachia, M.P.P.; Sana Shah, M.S.
Connecticut Voices for Children released a new report, “The 2022 Candidate Briefing Book.” Designed to provide a snapshot of helpful research and data for Connecticut residents and candidates running for political […]
The State of Working Connecticut – 2021
- September 13, 2021
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick R. O'Brien
Connecticut Voices for Children released a new report, “The State of Working Connecticut,” which outlines the need for progressive budget reform, highlights the depth and scope of the state’s economic […]
The State of Working Connecticut: Advancing Economic Justice in the Labor Market
- September 30, 2020
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Patrick R. O'Brien, Ph.D.
Connecticut Voices for Children released their annual State of Working Connecticut report entitled, “Advancing Economic Justice in the Labor Market.” This year’s report examines the economic standing of Connecticut’s workers and calls for […]
Connecticut Voices for Children’s Issue Briefing Book 2020-2022
- July 27, 2020
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Connecticut Voices for Children
Connecticut Voices for Children released their Issue Briefing Book 2020-2022. Versions of this document have been developed throughout the 25 years of the organization’s history. As the state experiences the convergence […]
Impact of the Governor’s FY 2019 Budget Adjustments on Children and Families
- February 20, 2018
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Ray Noonan, Lauren Ruth, Ph.D., Ellen Shemitz, J.D., Karen Siegel, Camara Stokes Hudson, Nicole Updegrove, and Jane McNichol, J.D.
Connecticut’s long-term fiscal health depends on an economy that benefits all families, businesses, and communities. To achieve this objective, the state needs a strategic budget that balances investment with fiscal […]
Connecticut needs to make strategic investments to grow its economy
- February 7, 2018
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Ellen Shemitz
In CTViewpoints, Ellen Shemitz writes: The long-term fiscal stability and health of our state depend upon economic growth that affords shared prosperity to families, businesses, and communities. This kind of growth […]
Next steps for Connecticut’s fiscal stability and economic growth
- January 31, 2018
- Connecticut Voices for Children
- Ellen Shemitz, Alex Knopp
From CT Viewpoints: Connecticut is poised for a serious debate over the size and role of its future government as it prepares for a new legislative session in February and […]