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A CT artist takes on COVID (and the world) one drawing at a time
During COVID, Connecticut artist Pamela Sztybel began drawing small satirical takes on Donald Trump and the news. And then she kept at it.
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Ruth Fortune qualifies for a four-way primary in 1st District
U.S. Rep. John Larson will face three challengers in the Aug. 11 primary as he seeks to defend the seat he’s held for nearly three decades.
John Larson steps up attacks on Luke Bronin on labor, fundraising
The campaign for CT’s 1st Congressional District has grown more heated, particularly since Luke Bronin became the party-endorsed candidate.
Josh Elliott wants towns to be allowed to take over their utilities
Gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Josh Elliott wants to allow towns to take over portions of the electric grid and operate them as public utilities.
Lamont wants to charge companies with employees on Medicaid
Gov. Ned Lamont says the levy could bring in at least $100 million to offset federal cuts that have driven up the cost of health insurance.
Fazio offers plan to ease CT’s property tax burdens
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio offered a blueprint Wednesday to reduce CT’s over-reliance on the municipal property tax.
Democrat arrested, accused of forgery in 2024 primary effort
A CT minister was charged with forgery and perjury in relation to a failed effort in 2024 to petition for a Democratic primary in Middletown.
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