Trump began his second term by raising his middle finger and dealing a significant blow to the rule of law in the United States.
Trump 2.0 — dreadful by any measure
Posted inCT Viewpoints
You can’t solve CT’s affordability crisis without addressing education funding
Now is the time for lawmakers to provide relief to communities and taxpayers by adjusting state education funding annually to account for inflation.
Posted inInvestigations
Audit: McCrory controlled how Hartford nonprofit spent state money
Sen. Doug McCrory used the Blue Hills Civic Association to distribute millions to other local nonprofits of his choosing, an audit reports.
Posted inGovernment
Gov. Lamont relents to pressure from CT farmers to stave off tax hike
The decision will keep in place recommended land values last adjusted in 2020. The governor also convened a working group to propose reforms.
Posted inJustice
CT correction ombuds details ‘institutional failure’ in prison conditions report
The 2025 Conditions of Confinement report examined several aspects of prison life, from food service to technology to medical care.
Posted inHuman Services
ABLE CT program expanded to disabled veterans, others
The ABLE CT program will allow more people with disabilities in CT to save money without jeopardizing their access to benefits.
Posted inPartner Content
ICE arrests man inside CT Superior Court building in New Haven
Connecticut law requires judicial marshals to be notified before courthouse arrests by federal agents. The Judicial Branch was not notified.
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Public defenders are in short supply in CT. Would a raise help?
As a state commission is poised to appoint CT’s next chief public defender Tuesday, the office faces staffing challenges amid low pay rates.
Posted inPartner Content
Ex-Norwich mayor sought pension buyback weeks before leaving office
The Personnel and Pension Board will consider a request from the longtime mayor to participate in a pension plan for city employees, elected officials.
Posted inHealth
CT official: $115M in health care subsidies coming, despite delays
Prices quoted by CT’s health exchange don’t reflect $70 million in pledged assistance yet — and might not until late March.
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When a ‘bad-tempered doofus’ runs the world
Pay attention when a U.S. president says something both belligerent and strange to the leader of a European NATO nation.
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Childcare is essential infrastructure
There is no functioning economy without childcare. It is a load-bearing support for the workforce.
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Giving a little time to a local nonprofit changes everything
When people choose to give back – even in small ways – communities grow stronger, individuals grow more fulfilled, and humanity becomes a little more human.
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Report: Federal cuts deepening food insecurity in Connecticut
CT plans to spend roughly $27.6 million more on food insecurity through FY27, but federal spending could drop $180 million over that time.