In present-day conflicts from Gaza to Yemen, gaining access to food is still restricted as a weapon of war.
Hunger should never be a weapon
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Recidivism is a failure of systems that ignore trauma
Most people don’t end up in prison because they’re dangerous. They end up there because they’re unhealed, unsupported, and trying to survive.
Posted inHousing
Housing Committee poised to pass eviction reform bill
The bill, which would largely end no-fault evictions, was expected to pass during the last Housing Committee meeting of the session Tuesday.
Posted inPolitics
Iran strikes raise economic uncertainty in CT, governor says
Ned Lamont said the exact length of the conflict will be a key factor in exactly how the Connecticut economy fares.
Posted inMoney
Lamont floats possible gas tax holiday to offset price jumps
Gov. Ned Lamont said he could discuss suspending CT’s 25-cents-per-gallon retail levy on regular gasoline and its 48.9-cent diesel tax.
Posted inJustice
Report: Bridgeport cop took ambulance called for shooting victim
A report said Bridgeport police were justified in shooting Dyshan Best, but another cop with a ‘mild panic attack’ took the first ambulance.
Posted inMoney
CT pension investments increase 14%, $8.3 billion gain in 2025
Connecticut’s pension fund assets gained roughly $8.3 billion for retirement programs for state employees, teachers and others last year.
Posted inJustice
Bill constraining use of license plate data gets broad support
Advocates supported a CT bill that would restrict the use of data from automatic license plate readers, but police say it helps solve crimes.
Posted inPolitics
CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
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Sen. Chris Murphy vows to stall Senate business until war in Iran is addressed
Murphy and six fellow Democrats want Sec. of State Marco Rubio and Sec. of War Pete Hegseth to testify before various Senate committees.
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Lamont nominates 14 to Connecticut Superior Court
CT’s former budget director and the state’s former health care advocate were among those nominated to be Superior Court judges.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport schools request $106M increase, warn of major cuts
Bridgeport officials say the $106M is just to maintain the status quo or they would need to cut another $45M to balance their budget.
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CT lawmakers in Congress support federal housing reform bill
The bill addresses many aspects of housing affordability, such as preventing corporate landlords from buying up single-family homes and apartments.
Posted inInvestigations
Funding for Hartford home renovations rescinded amid audit, probe
Earlier this year, officials at the CT DECD demanded the Hartford Renaissance District return more than $300,000 to the state.
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A better conversation about CT homeschooling
Most families would appreciate having opportunities to combine home education with access to programs and resources that help their children thrive.