Rosa DeLauro is holding a hearing on the Hyde Amendment. But COVID relief is the only immediate spending priority.
December 4, 2020
Posted inJustice
Ninth incarcerated person dies from COVID-19
The inmate who died was being held at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers.
Posted inPolitics
House freshmen rise in Ritter’s new committee assignments
Incoming House Speaker Matt Ritter said his goal is to diversify legislative committee leadership, not just reward seniority.
Posted inMoney
Lamont to leverage $55M in federal aid to assist poor unemployed
Gov. Ned Lamont will expand unemployment eligibility to channel more than $1,800 this winter to about 38,000 residents.
Posted inPolitics
With more deputies, House Speaker Matt Ritter offers promotions and raises
More than half the Connecticut House Democratic majority will have a leadership title next year.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
What hath Lamont wrought?
At some point, very far in the future – long after President Donald Trump has been replaced in office by Joe Biden – some dispassionate and truly objective journalist will write an essay on the coronavirus political myth; that is to say, the way politicians used the coronavirus pandemic to feather their political nests.
Posted inStudent Voice
Private companies should not profit from inmates’ telephone calls
Despite the state of the world due to COVID-19 restrictions, neither phone fees for inmates nor fees for commissary items have been decreased in the state of Connecticut, even though these fees have been decreased in other states such as Arkansas due to the pandemic. There is no excuse as to why Connecticut is unable to compromise these fees for inmates and their families during these difficult times.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Personal caregivers do noble work — and are not adequately compensated
As a 59-year-old man who uses a wheelchair and has a very compromised immune system, one of the things I’m most thankful for is the unwavering support, help and caring shown by my personal care attendants. They are the reason I can be home for the holidays and all the other days of the year.