New Jersey mostly got rid of cash bail. Why hasn’t Connecticut?
CT’s efforts to end cash bail were stymied by the bail bonds industry, a lack of bipartisanship and worry over what would replace it.
Spotlight
PODCAST: The growing problem of cash bail in Connecticut
Reporter Kelan Lyons joins host Ebong Udoma to describe the case of one man left in prison for two months awaiting trial, and how that affected his life.
PODCAST: GOP Senate primary heats up in Connecticut
Capitol Bureau Chief and CT Mirror co-founder Mark Pazniokas gives host Ebong Udoma the run down on the U.S. Senate race so far.
PODCAST: Linda Greenhouse on end of Roe, momentous SCOTUS term
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter discusses the 2021-22 U.S. Supreme Court term, including the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Connecticut’s Opinion Page
A nation losing its soul
As long as the economy is robust, many Americans no longer care whether the government pursues equality and justice for all of its citizens; or whether industries pollute the air,…
Politics
In CT secretary of state primaries, Democrats and GOP split paths
Republicans Dominic Rapini and state Rep. Terrie Wood face off in Tuesday’s primary, along with Democrats Stephanie Thomas and Maritza Bond.
In CT secretary of state primaries, Democrats and GOP split paths
Republicans Dominic Rapini and state Rep. Terrie Wood face off in Tuesday’s primary, along with Democrats Stephanie Thomas and Maritza Bond.
Budget/Economy
CT essential private sector workers can now apply for pandemic bonuses
Essential CT private-sector employees who staffed vital services during the pandemic can now apply for up to a $1,000 bonus from the state.
CT essential private sector workers can now apply for pandemic bonuses
Essential CT private-sector employees who staffed vital services during the pandemic can now apply for up to a $1,000 bonus from the state.
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Report: UConn students lack awareness, trust in sexual assault resources
The report found that students aren’t familiar enough with what resources to use and don’t trust the resources they are familiar with.
Public hearing on proposed health insurance rate hikes set for Aug. 15
The public can comment on Connecticut insurers’ proposed individual health plan cost increases, which average 20.4%, at the Hartford meeting.
Kansas voters reject effort to eliminate state abortion protections
In the first abortion-related election since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansas voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have specified that the right to terminate a pregnancy isn’t protected.
Who is Themis Klarides? Former CT House GOP leader is running for U.S. Senate
The former House GOP leader from Derby is a fiscal conservative and social moderate. State Republicans endorsed her to challenge Blumenthal.
Who is Leora Levy? Meet the CT GOP candidate for U.S. Senate running on Trump’s platform
Levy, a social conservative, has pitched herself as an “America First” candidate, running in the mold of Donald Trump.
Who is Peter Lumaj? Perennial conservative candidate tries his hand in U.S. Senate race
A fan of Donald Trump, the perennial candidate describes himself as a “true conservative” who is anti-abortion and pro-Second Amendment.
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