Connecticut saw a flurry of major developments this week, with headlines dominated by a significant state investment in quantum technology and the grand opening of a new technical high school. Governor Ned Lamont announced a $121 million commitment to QuantumCT, a nonprofit co-led by UConn and Yale, to expand research, workforce training, and commercialization in quantum technologies. The funding will support a new incubator in New Haven, positioning Connecticut as a national hub for deep tech innovation. The governor also celebrated the official opening of the new Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, a $199 million, state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for careers in 13 technical fields. The school, which features advanced labs and sustainable design, is set to open its doors to students in December.On the political front, the Connecticut General Assembly released a comprehensive list of 2025 acts affecting a wide range of areas, from education and housing to criminal justice and public safety. Notably, Governor Lamont signed the state’s most significant affordable housing bill in decades, following months of debate and a special session. The state’s budget surplus is also surging, with projections now nearing $2 billion, thanks to strong revenues and federal tax extensions. This surplus has sparked debate about how best to allocate funds, with some groups urging the state to prioritize core services and others supporting continued pension debt reduction.In the business sector, several new companies launched across Connecticut in late October and November, reflecting ongoing entrepreneurial activity. The state’s economic development efforts are also focused on expanding broadband access, with millions in federal funding allocated for infrastructure improvements, though some rural areas may still be left behind. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System broke ground on seven solar energy projects, which will collectively deliver 4.6 megawatts of clean energy to technical schools.Community news included the launch of the Early Start CT Expansion Request for Application, aimed at increasing early care and education spaces. In public safety, a former state representative pleaded guilty to charges related to a bribery scheme that derailed a state audit, and Meriden police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who ran away from home earlier this month.Looking ahead, the state legislature will convene for its 2026 regular session in February, and the new Bullard-Havens Technical High School will officially open in December. The quantum technology incubator in New Haven is also expected to begin operations soon, with the potential to create new jobs and drive innovation in the region.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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