The approval of the bills was preceded by an all-day debate and party-line vote on a revised version of an omnibus CT housing bill.
Emilia Otte
Emilia Otte was CT Mirror's Justice Reporter from the spring of 2025 to the spring of 2026. She covered the conditions in Connecticut prisons, the judicial system and migration. She also covered higher education. Prior to working for CT Mirror, she spent four years at CT Examiner, where she covered education, healthcare and children's issues both locally and statewide. She graduated with a BA in English from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Global Journalism from New York University, where she specialized in Europe and the Mediterranean.
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State seeks to dismiss medical malpractice case of man who died in DOC custody
The man, Alan Alterisi, died in May 2018 at age 58 after emergency surgery at UConn Health’s John Dempsey Hospital.
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UConn grapples with the legacy of a CT institution for the disabled
For the past three years, a UConn professor and her students have been piecing together the history of the Mansfield Training School.
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CT Gov. Lamont calls special session, lays out agenda
Beyond housing, CT lawmakers will take up immigration, food assistance, a hospital acquisition and other issues when they convene next week.
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Replacing Whiting Forensic Hospital could cost $700M. Now what?
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
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CT sues Trump admin. over changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
The lawsuit came in response to a new rule that could block certain nonprofit, government employees from eligibility for the program.
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More CT high school students are taking college-level classes
A surge in COVID emergency funding has allowed district leaders add more dual credit classes and practical training for today’s job market
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As CT cities weigh ICE policies, some residents want more action
Following high-profile ICE detentions across Connecticut, several cities are evaluating how their employees interact with the federal agents.
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CSCU will not raise tuition next year. But food service will cost more
The Board of Regents voted Thursday to keep tuition flat for the second year in a row. Cost of food service and some program fees will rise.
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No Kings protests bring thousands to cities across CT
An estimated 10,000 people came to the CT state Capitol to call for opposition to President Donald Trump’s changes in federal policy.
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Judge orders release of video of death of J’Allen Jones
The judge said the public interest in releasing the video of J’Allen Jones’ death outweighed concerns raised by the Department of Correction.
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Bridgeport student assault raises questions about walking distance to school
Bridgeport high schoolers are expected to walk up to 2 miles before being eligible for the bus, which one parent called ‘ridiculously long.
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Report: Summer heat a threat to health at CT prisons
The report found high indoor temperatures is risking the health of incarcerated individuals and may violate their constitutional rights.
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Correction ombuds asks DOC to suspend contract for Inmate Legal Aid Program
DeVaughn Ward wrote a letter to DOC seeking the immediate suspension its contract with Bansley Law, the firm hired to administer the program.
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CT Board of Ed: Lawmakers say which charter schools get funded
Years ago, a charter school only needed approval from the CT Board of Education to begin operating. But in 2015, the legislature stepped in.
