Connecticut was nationally lauded for its passage of a law that would implement a baby bonds program. Here’s how the program never got funded.
Katy Golvala
Katy Golvala is a member of our three-person investigative team. Originally from New Jersey, Katy earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Mathematics from Williams College and received a master’s degree in Business and Economic Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in August 2021. Her work experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney, a Reporter and Researcher at Investment Wires, and a Reporter at Inframation, covering infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Posted inHealth
BEST OF 2022: Housekeepers know they’re essential. They want to get treated like it.
Many housekeepers at Connecticut hospitals say COVID-19 pandemic benefits have only come after prolonged demands for recognition, if at all.
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MEJORES DE 2022: El personal de limpieza sabe que son esenciales. Quieren ser tratados como tal.
Cuando el COVID-19 paralizó a la nación, Katherine Stearns estuvo en primera línea en la sala de emergencias del Hospital de Windham.
Posted inInvestigations
BEST OF 2022: Overdue fire inspections: Waterbury fatal blazes highlight statewide problem
CT fire marshals say they can’t always meet the requirement that every residence with three or more units be inspected annually.
Posted inHealth
BEST OF 2022: A quarter of Connecticut doctors work for big hospitals. Is that good for patients?
As the health care industry becomes more concentrated, private practices struggle to compete with big systems. Instead, they’re joining them.
Posted inHealth
BEST OF 2022: As COVID hangs on, the ‘new normal’ is leaving many behind
Some who are immunocompromised or who care for an at-risk loved one are at higher risk now as COVID restrictions begin to fall away.
Posted inHealth
BEST OF 2022: As hospital systems grow in Connecticut, rural patients lose services
In CT, rural hospitals have shut down intensive care and labor-and-delivery services as their health systems have consolidated operations.
Posted inHealth, Transportation
BEST OF 2022: Connecticut’s roads are deadlier than ever. Figuring out why is complicated.
Since the start of the pandemic, the number of people dying in traffic crashes in Connecticut has surged and shows no signs of slowing.
Posted inBriefs
Sean Scanlon wins CT comptroller election
Scanlon, the Democratic nominee for state comptroller, defeated West Hartford Republican nominee Mary Fay with 55% of the vote.
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Stephanie Thomas elected CT Secretary of the State
Democrat Stephanie Thomas beat Republican Dominic Rapini to replace Mark Kohler as CT’s secretary of the state.
Posted inBriefs
Erick Russell elected CT treasurer in historic win
Democrat Erick Russell beat Republican Harry Arora and will become the first Black LGBTQ candidate elected to statewide office in U.S.
Posted inPolitics
Tong wins reelection; Democrats sweep constitutional offices
Democrats Sean Scanlon, Erick Russell and Stephanie Thomas will assume their roles in January. Attorney General William Tong won reelection.
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William Tong wins re-election in CT attorney general race
William Tong, a Democrat, staved off a challenge from Republican Jessica Kordas and will serve a second term as CT attorney general.
Posted inHealth, Money
Housekeepers know they’re essential. They want to get treated like it.
Many housekeepers at Connecticut hospitals say COVID-19 pandemic benefits have only come after prolonged demands for recognition, if at all.
Posted inEspañol
El personal de limpieza sabe que son esenciales. Quieren ser tratados como tal.
Cuando el COVID-19 paralizó a la nación, Katherine Stearns estuvo en primera línea en la sala de emergencias del Hospital de Windham.