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.
PODCAST: How a Hartford-based nonprofit is suffering from a political scandal
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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.
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Some CT towing companies are ignoring new law aimed at helping low-income residents
Residents say companies continue to patrol public housing and low-income apartment complexes and tow cars for minor violations.
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Appreciating volunteers — for child abuse prevention and more
April is a time to focus on ways families —along with professionals from realms including law, education, and social services— can prevent harm to children.
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A workers retention law for ALL CT workers
There are significant problems in CT –, from the well-known crisis in affordability to the seemingly intractable limits faced by many low-wage, hourly workers.
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In 2026 SB503 must become law
SB503 will address fair juvenile sentencing reform for individuals who committed crimes when they were under 26.
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DC shooting suspect’s family ‘expressed concern’ to CT police
Cole Tomas Allen’s family contacted New London, Conn., police after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and raised concerns.
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Documents: Sen. Doug McCrory held sway over Blue Hills nonprofit
Documents show how Doug McCrory influenced spending at the Blue Hills Civic Association and reshaped it into an arm of his political office.
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Insurance Association of Connecticut Strives to Inform, Educate Connecticut Consumers
People often have many questions about their insurance policies, and we felt we could help them better understand what they have and what it costs.
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In CT, a cathedral for trains… but no trains.
Why are we spending $402 million on station improvements when we can’t find a paltry $3 million to restore some train service on Shore Line East?
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Camp safety, state tourism, Hartford Whalers Day: CT politics news
Plus: Help for college gamblers, medical credit card advertising regulations, and a small business ‘concierge’ through DECD.
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Will this be the year CT lawmakers curb private equity in health care?
Legislators will try for a third time to address fallout from the private equity ownership of 3 CT hospitals. Previous attempts have failed.
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Cheshire welcomes home high school student detained by ICE
Elected officials, teachers and activists gathered in Cheshire Friday to welcome back Rihan, a high school senior detained by ICE weeks ago.