The Senate approved two measures that continue some emergency powers while allowing educators to decide whether to require masks in schools.
February 14, 2022 @ 7:01 pm
Posted inJustice
Coalition urges lawmakers to open state Gun Violence Prevention Office
The rally came an hour after the Public Health Committee agreed to hold a public hearing on a related bill.
Posted inInvestigations
Former CT budget director Diamantis’ daughter placed on paid leave
Anastasia Diamantis, daughter of Kosta Diamantis, has been placed on administrative leave from her job at the Division of Criminal Justice.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Chris Murphy is in a bipartisan group trying to prevent another Jan. 6
Murphy says that the departure of “thoughtful, moderate Republicans” underscores the urgency of reforming the Electoral Count Act of 1887.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs more affordable housing. 8-30g is a law that works
The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure (better known as “8-30g” has spurred the approval and construction of workforce housing that would not have otherwise occurred.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Transportation tidbits
This week, updates on a few interesting developments in Connecticut transportation:
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs relief from the property tax
Property taxes are in many ways the most regressive and economically oppressive taxes, resulting in a downward spiral for municipalities, businesses and individuals.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Jan Ellen Spiegel on changes that could be coming to state solar programs
For as long as Connecticut’s subsidized solar programs have been in place, caps on the number of applicants have frustrated not only businesses and towns that want solar power, but also the state’s solar industry, environmental advocates and many lawmakers.