A proposed ban on the sale of ‘convertible pistols,’ HB5043 is driving up sales, but some gun dealers say a ban is the wrong idea.
‘Glock switch’ bill is driving up gun sales in CT, dealers say
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Yale lab, Ukrainian groups cast light on kidnappings by Russian forces
CT Mirror visited Ukraine to meet with groups that partner with Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab, evacuating children from occupied areas.
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When getting care means going into debt
Healthcare affordability is not just an economic issue; it is a public health crisis. Connecticut lawmakers have a chance to help.
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A public education should be attainable for all
It is an unfortunate reality that the pursuit of higher education has become a financial burden for the majority of students.
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CT can’t claim success while Hartford’s children are left behind
When the capital city’s schools are underfunded and overwhelmed, it reflects a broader failure of priorities at the state level.
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Legislators, Lamont on cusp of tentative CT budget deal
The compromise plan to aid schools and hospitals in the next CT budget was to be shared with rank-and-file lawmakers Monday night.
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Trump admin. to pay 2 more companies to walk away from offshore wind leases
Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million.
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CT school cellphone ban passes House with bipartisan support
HB 5035, which would impose a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Connecticut public schools cleared the House and now heads to the Senate.
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John Maduko steps down from CSCU chancellor role amid probe
CSCU Chancellor John Maduko resigned days after he was told he was being investigated in response to a complaint that he “violated policy.”
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CT veteran files federal lawsuit over VA denial of child’s claim
Ron Christoforo said he was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, but children are only eligible for benefits if born to female veterans.
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CT leaders call on Lamont to continue microtransit funding
A CT coalition wants state leaders to support microtransit services after lawmakers proposed extending the pilot program for another year.
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PODCAST: How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal
WSHU and Andrew Brown discussed CT Mirror’s story outlining how Sen. Doug McCrory reshaped the Blue Hills Civic Association into an arm of his political office.
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With Lamont, Democrats at odds, GOP can shape next CT budget
With Democrats at odds over how to balance CT’s budget, the door is open for minority Republicans to shape the state’s fiscal future.
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CT officials struggle to pay for school aid even without tax rebate
CT leaders are focused on investments in schools, child care and hospitals, even if it means scrapping a proposed $200-per-person tax rebate.
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How do CT municipalities adopt, pay for their budgets?
While CT funds its budget off a mix of taxes, including income, sales, business and more – towns get most of their money from property taxes.