Republicans questioned the need for the session, but they mostly voted with the Democrats during the special session Wednesday.
September 30, 2020
Posted inHealth
Lamont sticks to reopening plans — for now — as COVID infections remain higher than summer rates
Despite higher statewide COVID infection rates for a second consecutive day, Gov. Ned Lamont stuck to his reopening plans Wednesday.
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10,000 renters will get help paying rent. Eviction moratorium extended through end of year.
The state will spend another $20 million to help those struggling to pay their rent.
Posted inJustice
House unanimously confirms Keller to Supreme Court
The House voted unanimously to confirm Christine E. Keller to the Supreme Court and three others to the Appellate Court.
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UConn asks for $104 million bailout; considering layoffs, hospital borrows $45 million to stay afloat
UConn Health reports a $76.9 shortfall, the university a $28 million budget hole.
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Still sick, Hayes says she feels she’s ‘approaching the end of this journey’ with COVID
The congresswoman, however, says she is still seriously ill. Rep. Joe Courtney is casting votes for her..
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Energy bill takes on storm response and grid reform challenges
Energy legislation wasn’t on the radar for any special legislative sessions called to deal with critical issues lost to the COVID-cancelled session from this winter. Even the annual July electric rate adjustment –- which this year contained big increases that sparked public outrage — would not have warranted legislation. That was until Tropical Storm Isaias […]
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Income inequality in Connecticut towns has a racial component
In 1968, the households in the top earning 20% received 43% of all the earned income in the country. By 2018, the top 20% of households (those earning above $130,000) brought in 52% of all earned income. This, not incidentally, was more than the lower 80% combined.
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A National Apprenticeship Act would bring job opportunity in a troubled time
Amid COVID-19, when so much is uncertain, American workers are looking for opportunity. We can help them forge it by building on the Registered Apprenticeship program, and passing the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020.