It’s a high-stakes Election Day for CT’s mayors, even one who’s not on the ballot, as voters choose top officials in 168 of 169 towns.
Mark Pazniokas
Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. He is a frequent contributor to WNPR, a former state politics writer for The Hartford Courant and Journal Inquirer, and contributor for The New York Times.
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Bridgeport is not the only election story in Connecticut
Bridgeport’s mayoral race may involve the most drama and confusion, but there are other storylines in Tuesday’s local elections.
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Judge Dawne G. Westbrook confirmed to Appellate Court
Dawne Westbrook won bipartisan praise for answers on judicial philosophy and her broad experience as a lawyer, jurist and woman of color.
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CT joins states accusing Meta of hooking America’s kids on social media
The lawsuit accuses the Facebook and Instagram owner of using unfair trade practices that hook preteens and other customers on social media.
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Same group, new challenge to CT vaccine religious exemption law
With new clients, We The Patriots USA renews a challenge of a CT law ending religious exemptions to vaccine requirements for school children.
Posted inTransportation
A Bradley-Tweed airport turf battle takes flight in CT
The CT Airport Authority, which operates Bradley International, says it has jurisdiction over Tweed New Haven. But Tweed officials disagree.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
In CT, a fight unfolds over banning new gas-powered cars by 2035
A 2004 law committed CT to California’s emission standards. But a committee must decide if doing so is consistent with legislative intent.
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Lamont nominates Dawne G. Westbrook to Appellate Court
Dawne Westbrook, 53, of Glastonbury was nominated as a judge of the Appellate Court, the second-highest court in Connecticut.
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In CT, expressions of outrage, hope for Israel
Hundreds of Connecticut residents gathered in West Hartford Monday to express outrage over the attack on Israel and their hope for peace.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
With 3-state deal, Lamont doubles down on offshore wind
Despite recent industry setbacks, CT is joining Massachusetts and Rhode Island in jointly purchasing power to be generated by offshore wind.
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Sources: Rovella, Mellekas to retire as CT’s top public safety officials
The top leaders are leaving as the CT state police are facing staffing issues, union unrest and a federal probe into falsified traffic stops.
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George Logan will run for Congress against Rep. Jahana Hayes
Logan’s announcement comes nearly a year after he challenged Hayes. The three-term congresswoman defeated him by about 2,000 votes.
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Hospital execs to Lamont, lawmakers: Seal the Yale-Prospect deal
The presidents of Waterbury Hospital and Eastern Connecticut Health Network told Lamont and legislators their financial situation is “dire.”
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No consensus on a legislative response to Bridgeport investigation
Republicans sought a mandatory prison sentence for elections fraud as the investigation into the Joe Ganim-John Gomes primary continues.
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Legislature confirms Nora Dannehy to Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly voted in special session Tuesday to confirm the Connecticut Supreme Court nomination of Nora R. Dannehy.