Domestic and family violence killings have held steady and now account for about one-third of Connecticut’s homicides.
CT homicides are down; domestic violence killings are not
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Reconstruction of affordable housing complex in Stamford enters 2nd phase
Constructed in the 1940s, Oak Park was intended for veterans returning from World War II to live with their families.
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Advocates rally, seek records on ICE access at Tweed Airport
Immigrant rights advocates filed a public records request for proof that ICE agents at Tweed Airport have been properly vetted and trained.
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CT’s new money curriculum should start at the check cashing counter
The FDIC’s most recent survey found 9.5% of Hispanic and 10.6% of Black households had no bank account, more than double the national rate.
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CT gets first side-by-side look at Lamont and Fazio in TV debate
Republican Ryan Fazio worked aggressively Thursday in his first televised debate with Gov. Ned Lamont to reframe the gubernatorial election.
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Manresa Wilds project gets key approval from Norwalk zoning board
A billionaire couple’s proposal to transform a shuttered power plant overlooking L.I. Sound into a park cleared a major hurdle Wednesday.
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CT Education Dept. hires special ed attorney to improve complaint process
The Connecticut State Department of Education hired Kathleen Reiser to fill a newly-created role of dedicated special education attorney.
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With time short, a modest ‘Super PAC’ speaks up for Ryan Fazio
The expenditure is small but noteworthy in a campaign for CT governor that hasn’t seen big spending from Super PACs on either side.
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Are plug-in solar panels legal? Confusion abounds in CT
CT residents can install some plug-in solar without notifying their utility. But safety codes have yet to catch up with the new devices.
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Counseling helps students thrive. Are CT community colleges meeting the need?
Short-term counseling services on campus are free, but students with more chronic mental health conditions have to look outside CT State.
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In CT’s 3rd District, DeLauro eyes gavel as Lancia seeks change
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro will face Republican Chris Lancia and two other opponents. She’s seeking a 19th term in the New Haven-based seat.
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Let CT’s minority school districts eat cake.
The state’s political playbook is transparent: starve the district, point to its weakness, convene a panel to prescribe further austerity, and divert public attention from state-level funding failures
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CT to make healthcare subsidy available to childcare workers
Eligible childcare workers can receive money annually toward insurance premiums for Access Health CT plans.
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Education Sec. Linda McMahon blames DEI for CT student not learning to read
Aleysha Ortiz graduated in 2024 without knowing how to read, then sued the Hartford district. McMahon offered thoughts on what went wrong.