The 837-page budget implementer does more than implement the budget. It’s a second chance for measures that failed in 2021.
June 15, 2021
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CT Senate passes marijuana bill, governor vows veto over changes
Chaos at Capitol: Veto threat delivered during Senate debate
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WATCH: Linda Greenhouse Analyzes This Year’s U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court’s most consequential decisions this term. Watch here.
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Senate advances proposal to allow those on parole to vote
Connecticut has the most restrictive felony disenfranchisement laws in the northeast. This bill would change that.
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CT students could get automatic admission to state universities under budget bill
Admission to the program will be based on grade point average and a minimum class ranking percentile.
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WATCH: Navigating Truth in a Changing Media Landscape
John Dankosky invites experts to explore how news consumption is shifting and what that means for you. Watch here.
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WATCH: CT Mirror Legislative Session Wrap-Up
John Dankosky, Mark Pazniokas, Keith Phaneuf and Jan Ellen Spiegel recap the busy legislative session and look ahead. Watch here.
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Schools with Native American mascots would lose funding under budget bill
Any community using a Native American mascot or nickname would lose aid derived from Connecticut’s tribal casino revenue.
Posted inHealth
This undocumented immigrant has been stuck in the hospital for six months. And she’s not alone.
Without dialysis, Maria would have days to live. But because of Medicaid restrictions, she has to stay in the hospital.
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To strike, or not to strike
The pandemic has revealed that our country and our state can’t allocate funds for every industry. Included in this, is the downfall of Connecticut group homes.
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New Haven neighborhood doesn’t need to choose between parks and housing
We don’t need to choose between parks for our neighborhood and homes for our neighbors. If we let it, the Kensington project can give us parks and affordable housing. Let’s choose both.