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The previous age cutoff was 12 years old. Health and immigrant rights advocates said the next goal is to extend state insurance coverage up to age 18, for families that meet income requirements.

Latinos make up 18% of Connecituc’s population and as that population continues to grow and diversify itself it has the potential to increase political influence.

Issues like the economy, healthcare, and federal migration policy can better represent members of Latino communities in political coverage versus an election poll without a large sample of Latino respondents. This hour on The Wheelhouse, we bridge misconceptions about prospective Latino voters to amplify their perspectives on relevant policies.

In 2020, Puerto Rico’s massive Arecibo radio telescope collapsed. The research facility may now be on the cusp of a new chapter.

Alejandra Gonzalez Zertuche’s paintings often depict people working at their jobs, trying to make a go of the American dream. Her art is colorful and big.

Temperatures will rise into the mid-90s with humidity making some areas feel hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave comes as temperatures ramp up nationwide.

"It's a significant step forward," said Carmen Lanche, executive director of Comunidades Sin Fronteras.

Community Partners in Action says there is an urgent need to secure sustainable funding to avoid recidivism.

Comparing this immigration policy to former President Donald Trump’s, one Connecticut organization said they will advocate for all immigrants regardless of who is in power.

Glenn Rodriguez has trained countless service dogs and sees second chances for people and dogs alike in that work.