Colleen Murphy retired on Feb. 27 after 35 years with the CT Freedom of Information Commission, the last 21 as its leader.
Colleen Murphy exits CT FOI Commission after 35 years
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Why civics education matters for CT students
The Civics Seal moves the focus away from national culture wars and toward the practical work of being a “good neighbor” and community member.
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CT knows how to prevent homelessness. Why not do it?
As housing costs rise and financial precarity becomes more common, prevention programs remain underfunded, fragmented, or reactive.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Judge dismisses lawsuit, allowing DEEP to rule on pipeline project
Brookfield and Save the Sound filed suit in objection to DEEP’s denial of their efforts to intervene against Iroquois Gas Transmission System expansion.
Posted inGovernment
Should CT study UFOs? State Rep. asks legislature to hear him out
Rep. Joe Hoxha, R-Bristol, wants University of Connecticut to consider establishing a ‘state center’ to study unidentified aerial phenomena.
Posted inHuman Services
CT lawmakers express concerns while questioning DCF nominee
Lawmakers asked interim DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton about caseworker turnover, children’s mental health support, homeschooling and more.
Posted inGovernment
CT senators back federal housing bill to address supply, high costs
While it has President Trump’s support, the revised bill faces headwinds in the House, particularly over an institutional investor ban.
Posted inMoney
Lamont strikes deals with 10 unions, but many raises still overdue
Most of CT’s 35 bargaining units are overdue for raises, and time is running out for Gov. Ned Lamont to settle with a key part of his base.
Posted inJustice
Sharonda Carlos tapped to lead Department of Correction
Carlos, who has served as deputy correction commissioner since Dec. 2020, will take over the top spot when Angel Quiros steps down in May.
Posted inJustice
Plan for juvenile facility in Tolland scrapped after outcry
CT’s Judicial Branch has canceled plans to open a 20-bed juvenile detention facility in Tolland, a project that sparked fierce opposition.
Posted inBriefs
Can bars sell THC-infused drinks in CT?
THC beverages are now limited to 3 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce container, and purchases are restricted to individuals 21 and older.
Posted inPartner Content
Bike and walking trails lose hundreds of millions under Trump
Cities and states are filing lawsuits and looking for other funding as the Trump admin. seeks to shut off federal dollars for public trails.
Posted inPartner Content
CT explores how to notify people convictions were erased under ‘clean slate’
About 150,000 people have benefitted from the legislation so far, but CT doesn’t have a way to notify people when convictions are wiped.
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Look beyond ownership to protect patient care
SB196 provides a justified response to the actions of a few bad actors who have contributed to hospital bankruptcies.
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For CT moms, paid leave is a step forward, but…
On National Working Moms Day March 12 we must address the unjust disparities in access to maternity leave and understand the value of expanding paid leave.