As traditional hospital maternity wards in some rural areas are closing, free-standing birth centers can operate in CT starting in 2024.

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Connecticut College faculty say theyāve been shut out of interim president search
A Connecticut College professor said typically the Dean of Faculty serves as interim president, but thatās not whatās happening.
Worst fiscal year? CT officials question hospitals’ financial woes
CT health officials are questioning aĀ hospital association reportĀ that showed 2022 was the worst fiscal year for hospitals in the state.
Faculty join student protests to pressure Conn College president to resign
Faculty, including sociology professor Afshan Jafar, accuse Bergeron of bullying behavior towards faculty and staff.
CT restaurateurs want ‘hospitality fund’ for recovery from COVID-19
Under the proposal, the state would leverage its existing 1% food and beverage tax that generated more than $90 million last year for the stateās general fund.
CT Port Authority was allowed to form partnership with State Pier project managers, Tong says
Attorney General William Tong said the CT Port Authority was within its rights when it hired a harbor management company for State Pier.
Bills seek to crack down on spending at Connecticut Port Authority
Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, and Rep. Christine Conley, D-Groton, are introducing two bills to curb spending at the Port Authority.
Accessing smartphones allows CT police departments to improve 911 calls
Through the technology, 911 callers can start a video call with police and can send dispatchers pictures, video and audio.
Where to put CT’s nuclear waste? Federal plan under way
The Department of Energy is reviewing how to re-site nuclear waste in willing towns and cities while a national storage location is found.
How has Connecticut mitigated against PFAS? State task force reviews its progress
The task force was set up after a major spill of PFAS chemicals at Bradley International Airport in June 2019.
CT, NY receive NOAA grants for coastal resiliency projects
Connecticut received three grants totaling $1.3 million to expand over a dozen natural coastal hardening and living shoreline projects.
Windham Hospital nurses reach deal with Hartford HealthCare
The new contract takes immediate effect and includes a reduction in health insurance premiums and eliminates mandatory overtime.
Stonington allows LGBTQ pride flag in schools, reversing ban
The Board of Education unanimously decided on Tuesday to allow the pride flags back into schools after some parents complained about the flag being political, and against district policy.
Snag with State Pier project could cost Connecticut another $7 million
The State Pier project in New London has run into more issues clearing underwater obstructions that could delay its transformation into a hub for the offshore wind industry.