What exactly does a comptroller do? It’s probably the question I’m asked most often on the campaign trail, but the truth is that the office of State Comptroller has the potential to be one of the most important, influential public offices in state government. Why? Because the economic crisis that Connecticut faces today has its […]
August 9, 2018
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Wade: State law bars sale of Trump’s ‘junk’ short-term health plans
The Connecticut Insurance Department has determined state law prohibits the sale of skimpy “short term” plans that are being promoted by President Donald Trump as a cheaper alternative to Affordable Care Act coverage. “Connecticut already has the necessary statutory consumer protections in place to prohibit ‘junk plans,’” said Insurance Commissioner Katharine Wade.
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Stefanowski invites reporters to listen, not ask questions
If a candidate holds a press conference and leaves without taking questions, is it a press conference? Don’t ask Bob Stefanowski.
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First human milk depot to open in Greater Hartford this month
John Dempsey Hospital will open the first human milk depot in the Greater Hartford region on Aug. 30, giving moms with an oversupply of breast milk a local place to donate.
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As needs continue, prices rise, state contribution falls
The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is lucky that donations have risen lately, because the state’s contribution has fallen since five years ago.
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How to stop squeezing nonprofits and their clients
The task for caring for society’s most vulnerable citizens was first taken on by churches, then by towns, and now primarily by the state. So how can the state maintain its commitment to those with developmental disabilities, mental health or addiction issues and other conditions in difficult budgetary times? There are ideas out there…
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He’s among 1,800 on the waiting list for a place to live
Twenty-seven-year-old Dan Fiorentino has a job, a supportive family and a passion for the Boston Red Sox. But because he has Down Syndrome, there’s no telling when he’ll be able to live on his own.