In Connecticut, there are several ways to get on a ballot. Here’s a look at how candidates are chosen and how challengers qualify for a primary.
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Posted inGovernment
New CT laws taking effect Oct. 1: E-bikes, towing, Sunday hunting
Over seven dozen Connecticut laws concerning a range of issues will wholly or partially take effect. Here’s a look at some of them.
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Does the U.S. immigration court have a 4-year backlog of more than 3M cases?
Even with recent efforts to hire judges and create new processing dockets, the system is still overwhelmed.
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Has the U.S. been in an economic recession since 2022?
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the only entity that officially declares the country is in a recession
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Constitution Pipeline: What to know about the controversial gas project
The Constitution Pipeline will link up with two existing pipelines that serve both CT and the wider region.
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Is proposition betting legal in Connecticut?
Proposition, or “prop,” betting is legal in Connecticut, but it is tightly regulated, especially when college sports are involved.
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Did Trump shut down a nearly completed wind energy project in Connecticut?
The renewable energy wind project Revolution Wind was 80% complete when President Trump halted its construction.
Posted inPolitics
Why CT’s congressional map looks odd, but is not a gerrymander
Here’s how redistricting really works in Connecticut and why some people think they see a lobster claw in the congressional map.
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Has the world broken heat records in recent years?
Global temperatures in 2024 were about 2.3°F higher than the 20th-century average. Scientists say the rise is tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Has the CT minimum wage for tipped workers remained the same for years?
The CT tipped minimum wage last increased from $6.07 to $6.38 for hotel and restaurant employees and from $7.82 to $8.23 for bartenders.
Posted inEducation
How are CT schools funded? What to know about the ECS formula
Critics say the Education Cost Sharing grant, which represents CT’s chief operating assistance for schools, has lagged inflation for years.
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Are bikes required to follow the same rules as cars on roads in Connecticut?
Per CT general statutes, electric bicycles and scooters must follow the same rules as bicycles on roadways as well.
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Are COVID-19 vaccines required for health care workers in Connecticut hospitals?
In 2021, the CHA adopted a policy endorsing mandatory vaccination for hospital health care workers. This was not a state mandate.
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What are baby bonds? Here’s what to know about the CT program
CT’s baby bonds programs provides eligible children on HUSKY with money in a publicly funded tax-free account. Here’s what to know.
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Was Connecticut the first state in the U.S. to enact a motor vehicle speed limit?
In 1901, CT enacted “An Act Regulating the Speed of Motor Vehicles,” setting limits of 12 mph in cities and 15 mph on country roads.
