Democrat Stephanie Thomas and Republican Dominic Rapini will face off in a race likely to focus on voting rights and state election law.
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Posted inMoney
West Haven could lose grants, credit rating amid financial scandal
West Haven has been effectively cut out of grants from CT’s State Bond Commission, an indication of the extent of the city’s fiscal problems.
Posted inJustice
Wife of former CT lawmaker pleads guilty in West Haven theft case
Lauren DiMassa, wife of former state representative Michael DiMassa, faces prison time after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
Posted inInvestigations
A West Haven official approved contracts, payments for his family business
Robert Bruneau, a West Haven councilman and fire commissioner, signed off on payments to Bruneau’s Garage, a company owned by his family.
Posted inHealth, Politics
U.S. health secretary vows in CT visit to fight for abortion rights
Xavier Becerra said the Biden administration will use all of its powers to assist abortion providers and their patients.
Posted inPolitics
Fast and furious reaction from Connecticut on overturning of Roe v. Wade
Within minutes of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the Democratic political establishment in Connecticut reacted with fury.
Posted inCities & Towns
CT municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
Posted inJustice
Former West Haven employee John Bernardo pleads guilty in fraud case
The charge leveled against Bernardo is tied to Michael DiMassa, a former state lawmaker and assistant to the West Haven City Council.
Posted inEducation
Many Connecticut school districts haven’t filed required safety reports
Records show that 16 CT school districts have never submitted a lockdown drill report since they were mandated nine years ago.
Posted inInvestigations
Colchester’s process for spending federal funds sparks ethics debate
The federal COVID relief money flowing into municipalities such as Colchester can bring with it an increased level of scrutiny.
Posted inCities & Towns
Lamont OKs more oversight for West Haven amid financial scandal
The state’s Municipal Accountability Review Board will have more power to control West Haven’s budgets, its purchasing department and more.
Posted inPolitics
CT Democrats diversify in picks for treasurer and secretary of the state
Erick Russell got the Democratic endorsement for state treasurer, and Rep. Stephanie Thomas got the endorsement for secretary of the state.
Posted inPolitics
CT Democrats nominate Blumenthal, cast themselves as defenders of democracy
Democrats positioned Sen. Richard Blumenthal — and the party as a whole — as a bulwark against GOP efforts to strip Americans of their rights.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers set to pass reforms to troubled school construction program
The reforms come as a federal investigation of the program under its former director, Kosta Diamantis, is underway.
Posted inPolitics
CT legislators package unclaimed property reform into budget bill
The state treasurer had hoped to return smaller sums to individuals even if they didn’t file a claim, but the new bill would complicate that.