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KTVU’s Heather Holmes goes in-depth on the $15M from Kaiser Permanente designed to bolster small business owners in Oakland.
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Jennifer Sonsiadek Nurse Manager at Saint Luke’s joins Shane to share Saint Luke’s Clinical Forensic Program.
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Monday afternoon turned stormy and noisy! Downpours popped up across Connecticut, producing more than just heavy rain.
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Authorities arrested a 26-year-old man in California who they say admitted to throwing a firework out of his car window that sparked a wildfire that blazed through thousands of acres in July.
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SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH) State leaders are stepping up to help small businesses that were impacted by the recent flash flooding. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) met with Southbury town leaders and small business owners on Monday. He said hes fighting to apply for a federal major disaster declaration. A major disaster declaration could mean []
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Delawares sports tourism industry has seen boosts by the millions in recent years, but some say more funding is needed to help the state stay competitive.
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Connecticut leaders announced Monday that $5 million in state funding will go toward a micro-grant program to help small businesses rebuild following historic flooding.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Changes at Waterbury schools going into new year
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Australia has joined the list of countries that allow employees the “right to disconnect” from work.
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A new state law now requires that all public school bathrooms provide menstrual products, ensuring that students have access to essential supplies throughout the school day.
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The FTC says blocking Kroger’s purchase of Albertsons will preserve competition. The companies say it’ll do more harm than good.
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A new state law now requires that all public school bathrooms provide menstrual products, ensuring that students have access to essential supplies throughout the school day.