A federal judge blocked Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered it to reinstate employees who were fired.
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Posted inGovernment
Electric Boat strike averted as CT sub designers agree to contract
The tentative deal with EB contains “unprecedented” wage increases of more than 30% over 5 years as well as increased retirement security.
Posted inHuman Services
RFK, Jr. assures Congress funding for Head Start will not be cut
After layoffs, funding freezes at the six-decade-old program, HHS Secretary vows to ‘assure the program continues to serve’ families.
Posted inGovernment
William Tong, other AGs sue over conditions on federal funds
The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold funds unless states agree to immigration enforcement actions.
Posted inEducation
Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools
A federal judge ordered the Education Department to undo a freeze on relief money given to schools to help students recover from COVID-19.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Tong joins other state AGs in lawsuit over Trump’s wind moratorium
The lawsuit challenged a Trump executive action directing federal officials to stop the leasing of new offshore areas for wind projects.
Posted inPartner Content
Thousands of machinists union members go on strike at jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney
Over 3,000 union members have gone on strike at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, citing wage concerns, retirement benefits, and job security.
Posted inEconomic Development
Electric Boat workers say they’ll strike on May 18 if no contract deal
The looming strike comes a day after the U.S. Navy awarded EB’s parent company, General Dynamics, a contract worth more than $12.4 billion.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Chris Murphy takes his ‘emergency’ message on the road
As other Democrats grasp to respond to Trump, CT Sen. Chris Murphy is channeling his own frustration and anger into a blitz of appearances.
Posted inEducation
CT, 18 states sue Trump administration over K-12 DEI guidance and threats to funding
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of state AGs challenging the Education Department’s interpretation of civil rights laws.
