I fear as Gen Z becomes older, there will be less social cohesion and greater risks to democratic consensus.
The Gen Z gender divide in politics
Susan Keane, champion of open budgeting in CT, calls it a career
Keane, the recently retired senior administrator of the Appropriations Committee, leaves a legacy as a fierce advocate for public access.
Why Mobile Affordability Matters in Connecticut Right Now
Mobile service has become a lifeline for Connecticut families, seniors, and workers. As costs rise, residents need flexible, affordable options that support their daily lives.
Winter vs. travel: physics always rules
Sometimes the smartest winter travel decision is deciding not to travel at all. But if you must…
CT officials decry fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
Connecticut officials denounced the federal agents’ actions in Minneapolis and called for the Senate to vote against an ICE funding bill.
Amid child care crisis, CT tries new source of funding: employers
Advocates framed the Tri-Share model as an investment for CT employers to improve child care affordability while boosting retention and more.
GOP’s Betsy McCaughey promises to eliminate CT income tax
The Betsy McCaughey campaign for governor of Connecticut opened Friday afternoon in Hartford with a New York tabloid brashness.
How well is CT meeting the needs of incarcerated young women?
Recent data from the Judicial Branch has renewed questions about how well CT is addressing the challenges young women face in detention.
North Haven sues New Haven over special ed reimbursements
The lawsuit alleges New Haven failed over 4 years to pay the suburb for special education services provided through the Open Choice Program.
CT health plan subsidies set to be available beginning Feb. 1
Access Health CT said it will launch an enrollment period Feb. 1 for eligible customers to enroll in coverage with the new state subsidy.
Does the ICE agent who killed Renee Good have immunity from state prosecution?
Vice President JD Vance claimed agent Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has absolute immunity.
How much money do snow sports bring to CT’s economy?
In Connecticut, winter sports accounted for 1.2%, or $66,172,000, of all economic impact brought in from outdoor recreational sports in 2023.
Now is not the time for risky health care experiments
Single-payer, public option, universal or government-run health insurance programs consistently underdeliver, bringing higher costs, fewer choices, and market instability.
Connecticut should invest in programs for underprivileged youth
The benefits offered by children’s educational programs pay for themselves and are vital investments for the future of our country.
A mile away, worlds apart. Education funding in CT is still inequitable
The biggest threat to Connecticut’s children isn’t beyond our borders. It’s right here at home.
