Erica E. Phillips explores what brings people to CT’s downtowns, including the state’s arts and entertainment scene.
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CT Politics: International Women’s Day, ‘coerced debt’ and foreclosures
Plus, new representatives get committee assignments and CT lawmakers weigh voting while incarcerated and ranked-choice voting.
On Balance: It’s all about workforce
Erica E. Phillips explores the CT General Assembly’s focus on workforce development as employers ask the state to help them find workers.
CT Politics: Witch trials, eviction logistics and brownfields
Plus, CT lawmakers weigh new cannabis regulations and a ban on “hostile architecture” in public spaces.
CT Politics: Student debt, traffic stops and hospital competition
Plus, CT lawmakers weigh new cannabis regulations and a ban on “hostile architecture” in public spaces.
On Balance: What visa caps mean for CT’s workforce
Erica E. Phillips explores the role of immigrants in the workforce and lawmakers’ efforts to attract foreign students to CT’s colleges.
CT Politics: Charter schools, property taxes and mental health
Department of Corrections Commissioner Angel Quiros talks future prison closures; education committee looks at school resource officers.
CT Politics: XL Center threat, Lamont’s budget proposal and Baby Bonds
Plus, more funding for Connecticut’s clean slate efforts, free school lunches for all students and ideas for workforce expansion.
On Balance: The role of higher ed in the CT economy
Erica E. Phillips explores the role of education systems in economic development — and outlines CT Senate leaders’ education policy agenda.
On Balance: How will CT spend its surplus?
Erica E. Phillips explores Gov. Ned Lamont’s ideas for CT’s budget — and asks what you think the state should do with its surplus.
On Balance: Ladders not lifelines
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips covers Gov. Ned Lamont’s state of the state address — and asks for your thoughts on his “ladders not lifelines” comment.
On Balance: Positive vibes only
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips covers a conference that “myth-busted” assumptions about CT — and invites you to submit your own myths.
Read Gov. Wilbur Cross’ 1936 Thanksgiving Proclamation
On Nov. 12, 1936, Connecticut Gov. Wilbur L. Cross issued a Thanksgiving proclamation that remains widely shared to this day for its enduring message of hope and renewal. In that same spirit, we are sharing his words again today.
On Balance: Reimagining college and careers
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s career and technical education programs and the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster debacle.
On Balance: Unions talk organizing in CT
In the latest issue, Erica E. Phillips writes about the labor movement brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.