Few problems from the colony's early days still exist, but one thing that Connecticut can never change is its geographical location. Because of its coastal position, Connecticut has to deal with the occasional hurricanes, as well as tornadoes. The large amount of water, cool air currents, and "the hot and humid weather"(NBCConnecticut, 2012) create the "perfect storm". While neither are very common, they have caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage in the last 100 years.
Modern life in Connecticut is still just as beautiful as it was in colonial times, especially during the second half of the year. There are, however, severe problems with the state today. Although Connecticut is one of the richest states in the US, but it is also in more than $25 billion in debt. This is because the state can't produce as much as it takes in, as is true for most other US states as well. In order to pay off this debt, the average citizen would have to pay nearly $46,000 to the state.
As mentioned above, Connecticut is a beautiful state, rich with historical landmarks. You can visit Mark Twain's House, Yale University and their art gallery, as well as their many state parks, such as Indian Well state park.
Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies, and therefore has a deeper history than the Western states. Many famous figures are from Connecticut, such as the above mentioned Mark Twain, Samuel Colt, Noah Webster, and Israel Putnam. As a side note, Connecticut was heavily involved with the Salem witch trials, which is in no small amount due to its origins in Massachusetts, and its close proximity to it. In 1647, "...authorities hang Alse Young, the first person in Connecticut to be executed for witchcraft"(ConnecticutHistory.org, 2015).
