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Lisa Trumble, President and CEO of SoNE Health, shares her unique journey into healthcare leadership, shaped by her blue-collar background. Trumbles innovative approach, driven by data, focuses on addressing root causes of health issues. She demonstrates this with a patient who, after receiving comprehensive care, saw his emergency room visits drop to zero. Trumbles work emphasizes the importance of integrated systems prioritizing patient well-being beyond medical treatment.

Connecticut businesses grapple with H-One-B visa regulation changes, leading to rethinking of hiring strategies. New fees, TPS rules, and in-person interview requirements for green card applications add complexity. Department of Homeland Securitys decision to not automatically extend employment authorization documents for renewing applications causes concern, with critics calling it arbitrary and capricious. This uncertainty is making employers hesitant to hire immigrant workers, resulting in a decrease in employment-based green card applications.

Connecticuts New Housing Initiative: The CMDAs Low-Interest Loans for Development Connecticut has launched a new initiative to boost housing development, especially near transit hubs. The Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) has thirty-two communities on board and ninety million dollars in bonding power for low-interest loans. Led by David Kooris, a well-known figure in Connecticuts development scene, the CMDA aims to address the critical need for more housing, particularly affordable options, by providing financial tools to overcome development hurdles. Bridgeport, New Haven, and Manchester have officially joined the CMDA, committing to create development districts near major transit hubs and downtown areas.

Veradermics, a New Haven biotech company, secures $150M to advance oral minoxidil pill for hair loss treatment. Co-founded by Doctor Reid Waldman, the company aims to optimize minoxidil delivery, currently available in topical form as Rogaine. With 1,500 patients recruited for Phase Three trials, Veradermics seeks to change the hair loss treatment landscape, addressing the unmet demand for effective solutions.

47-year-old Marlon Damian White, also known as Damian Marlon White, pleaded guilty to passport fraud in Hartford federal court. Despite being deported to Jamaica in 2006, he returned and applied for a US passport using a fake name, false birth date, and incorrect place of birth. He provided counterfeit documents claiming he was born and lived in California. White is set to be sentenced in March 2023 and faces up to ten years in prison.

Sunmaster wheat, developed through speed breeding, shows promising resistance to stripe rust, a devastating fungal disease. This breakthrough could save farmers billions and ensure global food security, offering a sustainable alternative to costly fungicides.

Sgt. Pepperoni, a UConn campus staple, closes its doors after ten years, leaving behind a legacy of late-night slices and quick meals. The restaurants closure, due to burnout and building sale, reflects the challenges faced by small businesses in college towns. The space will be replaced by a new mixed-use development, but the memory of Sgt. Pepperoni endures among students and alumni.

Danielle Ramos, a New Milford, Connecticut baker, transformed her sourdough hobby into a thriving cottage industry, Olive Branch Baking Company. Her patience-teaching craft, now a source of peace and joy, inspired her business, offering handcrafted artisan sourdough breads, bagels, cookies, and more. Using local, high-quality ingredients, Ramoss fresh, small-batch baked goods, like the Honey Cinnamon Oat loaf and Sea Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, are praised for their superior quality and passion.

Former WWE Headquarters to Become Luxury Apartments: A Iconic Buildings New Lease on Life The former WWE headquarters, a recognizable glass structure along I-95 in Stamford, is set to be reborn as luxury apartments. The building, known as Titan Towers, has been a Stamford landmark since 1991 and is now poised to offer 84 units, with 6 reserved for affordable housing. The conversion, if approved, could begin in mid-2027, providing accessible housing options for families earning up to half of the regions average income.