CT Department of Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros’ comments come after the state said it would close Willard Correctional Institution.
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CT Politics: Workforce development, student loan relief bills advance to public hearing
State legislators heard testimony on bills to support and expand the state’s workforce, particularly in child care, education and health care.
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CT Politics: CT ‘Clean Slate’ effort gets $1.5M in Lamont’s budget proposal
Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed budget includes $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the state’s delayed “clean slate” effort.
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CT Politics: Where does CT’s ‘Baby Bonds’ program stand in the governor’s budget?
Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget only includes $50 million for Baby Bonds and a spokesman said the governor “does not support the program.”
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CT Politics: Lawmakers discuss what qualifies as ‘workforce housing’
Connecticut’s state leaders deployed the term frequently this week, but what qualifies as “workforce housing?”
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CT Politics: Free school lunch for all in Connecticut?
Lawmakers are considering a range of bills, from expanding school food programs to establishing a children’s grief counseling program.
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CT Politics: New UConn president gets a pass on XL Center threat
UConn President Radenka Maric is getting a pass, at least publicly, on a threat to end playing basketball games at the XL Center in Hartford.
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Jim Himes wins re-election in CT’s 4th District
Himes, who has represented Connecticut’s 4th congressional district since 2009, defeated Republican challenger Jayme Stevenson.
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Rosa DeLauro wins re-election in CT’s 3rd District
Rep. Rosa DeLauro won a 17th term in the 3rd District, defeating Republican Lesley DeNardis and two other candidates.
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Joe Courtney wins re-election in CT’s 2nd District
Rep. Joe Courtney defeated Republican challenger Mike France for a ninth term representing Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district.
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John Larson wins re-election in CT’s 1st District
Larson, who has represented Connecticut’s 1st congressional district since 1999, defeated Republican challenger Larry Lazor.
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Sean Scanlon wins CT comptroller election
Scanlon, the Democratic nominee for state comptroller, defeated West Hartford Republican nominee Mary Fay with 55% of the vote.
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Stephanie Thomas elected CT Secretary of the State
Democrat Stephanie Thomas beat Republican Dominic Rapini to replace Mark Kohler as CT’s secretary of the state.
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Erick Russell elected CT treasurer in historic win
Democrat Erick Russell beat Republican Harry Arora and will become the first Black LGBTQ candidate elected to statewide office in U.S.
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William Tong wins re-election in CT attorney general race
William Tong, a Democrat, staved off a challenge from Republican Jessica Kordas and will serve a second term as CT attorney general.