The Connecticut Mirror, the state’s award-winning, nonprofit public policy news organization, will hold its first statewide event, “Small State, Big Debate: Inequality,” on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the University of Hartford.
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Metro-North president to retire amid controversy
Howard Permut, president of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad, will retire at the end of the month, the Hartford Courant, New York Times and Wall Street Journal report. His departure follows a recent series of incidents, including two derailments, that resulted in multiple deaths and numerous injuries.
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SUBMIT: “2014: Looking Ahead – Your View”
Are you a lawmaker with a strong opinion on policy in the coming year? An advocacy group sensing strong trends in health, education or a social issue facing Connecticut? An academic whose research may shed light on some aspect of life in Connecticut next year? Or are you a Connecticut resident and want to […]
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Thank You, from The Connecticut Mirror
Dear Friends, Thank you. Thank you to every individual, business, organization and foundation that sees the value in what our staff produces every day of the year. Thank you for your continuing support of The Connecticut Mirror, which now has the largest Capitol bureau in Hartford and is the only state news organization with a […]
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Donate and support The Connecticut Mirror today. Win a tablet – or two.
Today is The Connecticut Mirror’s last single-day donor drive of the year. The winning proposition is threefold – your tax-deductible donation supports quality nonprofit journalism at its finest; you receive a gift; and you are entered to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet (two will be given away). Click here to donate at any one of […]
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Where does Connecticut fit in the clean energy economy? – CT Mirror Tour Event, Nov. 18
Over the last decade, more businesses have taken notice of environmentally friendly options, but can this be a growth sector for New Haven County and Connecticut? Please join the Connecticut Mirror, the state’s award-winning public policy news organization, and its partner, the Tremaine Foundation, in this lively discussion with lawmakers, environmentalists, engineers and business leaders on Monday, […]
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LIVE STREAM REPLAY: CT Mirror Tour – Measuring Good Teaching in Connecticut
LIVE STREAM OF THURSDAY’S EVENT AT THE QUICK CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY The state’s new teacher evaluation system has proponents and skeptics alike, but do core relationships still exist to create the most effective learning environment? Watch the replay of administrators, teachers and policy analysts discussing the view from the front of […]
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CT Mirror Tour – Measuring Good Teaching
The state’s new teacher evaluation system has proponents and skeptics alike, but do core relationships still exist to create the most effective learning environment? Join administrators, teachers and policy analysts to discuss the view from the front of the classroom in Connecticut. Please join the CT Mirror and its partners, the Wyomissing Foundation and the Fairfield County Community Foundation, […]
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Have a tablet? Check out The Connecticut Mirror’s iBookstore on Apple and Google Play
As we continue our journey into the 21st Century, The Connecticut Mirror has expanded its digital offerings for Apple and Google-enabled mobile and tablet devices. We launch our iBookstore with three titles with more to come in the future. The best part about them? Each title is free. VULNERABLE CONNECTICUT State […]
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Want a CT Mirror journalist in Fairfield County? Donate today. Enter to win a tablet.
Do you want to know how public policy created in Hartford shapes the conversation in Fairfield County? Do you feel the need for in-depth reporting on education, budget and policy issues that you cannot find anywhere else? The Fairfield County Community Foundation poses a challenge – raise funding through individual donations and the FCCF will […]
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Support The Connecticut Mirror on Wednesday and win a tablet, thanks to the Fairfield County Community Foundation
Do you want to know how public policy created in Hartford shapes the conversation in Fairfield County? Do you feel the need for in-depth reporting on education, budget and policy issues that you cannot find anywhere else? The Fairfield County Community Foundation poses a challenge – raise funding through individual donations and the FCCF will […]
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Courant’s Lender slams Merrill for database use
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill has been using her taxpayer-funded office to maintain a computerized list of names and email addresses of thousands of Democratic activists and campaign contributors — to whom she sends a monthly newsletter touting her accomplishments. Since June, Merrill — a Democrat who has preached “good government” since winning her […]
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CT Mirror Tour begins tonight in Westport
Over the last decade, more businesses have taken notice of environmentally friendly options, but can this be a growth sector for Fairfield County and Connecticut? Please join the Connecticut Mirror, the state’s award-winning public policy news organization, and its partners — the Tremaine Foundation and the Fairfield County Community Foundation — in this lively discussion with lawmakers, environmentalists, engineers […]
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Please Support The Connecticut Mirror and Non-Profit Journalism
Since I started five weeks ago, I make it a point to ask people why they visit The Connecticut Mirror. Their answers always go back to one reason – The CT Mirror offers news and information that no one else in the state is producing. This is exactly why The Mirror exists. We thank you […]
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First four events announced for The Connecticut Mirror Tour
The first four events are set for The Connecticut Mirror’s 2013-2014 Tour, a 10-stop journey across the state. Each stop will explore the issues that are framing public discussion, including education, jobs, the environment and the state budget. The first four stops will take place in 2013 with the remaining in 2014. These are public […]