The endorsement comes as Ganim prepares to face off against John Gomes, now running as an independent in this month’s general election.
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Black and Latino CT residents face greater chances of losing their homes, new report says
A recent report by CT Voices for Children found that Black and Latino residents face higher chances of losing their homes and getting evicted.
Blumenthal: Meta ‘deflects responsibility’ even after added protections for minors
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said it favors federak legislation on social media use by minors, but not if it targets them.
Bridgeport city council member faces calls to resign for Islamophobic and anti-police comments
Maria Pereira sent an Islamophobic and insult-laden email to city officials after the council approved a nonbinding Gaza ceasefire resolution.
CT disability advocates call UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan ‘misleading’
Richard Blumenthal said the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage ads described added benefits, but instead actually restricted access to care.
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim accuses challenger John Gomes of fraud
Ganim admitted publicly that his campaign engaged in electoral misconduct. But he claimed Gomes’ campaign committed absentee ballot fraud too.
CT receives $2 billion for rail infrastructure improvements
The faster travel times, a result of upgrading and replacing aging rail bridges, will begin within the next 10 years, CT officials said.
UConn students vow to hold more protests if school doesn’t specify carbon neutral steps
Students at the UConn say the school has yet to offer any concrete details on divesting from fossil fuels and moving towards clean energy.
Sikorsky to lay off 179 workers in Connecticut
Sikorsky says the layoffs, primarily of engineers, are triggered by programs ‘progressing into production’ and ongoing material shortages.
CT alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot wins GOP mayoral primary following recount
Gino DiGiovanni, who is facing federal charges for trespassing at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, won the Republican mayoral primary in Derby.
Derby mayoral primary so tight, it triggers recount featuring alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot
Republican primary challenger Gino DiGiovanni, Jr., charged for entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan 6. riot, is up by 10 votes.
New Haven Police Commission votes to fire two remaining officers charged in Randy Cox case
New Haven’s Police Commission voted unanimously on June 28, 2023 to fire the two remaining police officers criminally charged in the Randy Cox case.
Protesters launch weeklong protest in New Haven, speaking out against wrongful convictions
A weeklong protest to raise awareness about wrongful convictions in New Haven is underway. Members of the ACLU and NAACP are protesting.
CT rideshare drivers push for better working conditions
The CT legislature won’t consider a bill mandating better working conditions for rideshare drivers, but may form a task force to study the issue.
Randy Cox seat belt bill clears CT house, advances to senate
The proposal, named for the man paralyzed in a New Haven police van, would mandate that suspects are secured with seat belts in police vehicles.

