📝 CT Mirror Explains
Finding answers to big questions in Connecticut. CT Mirror Explains is an ongoing effort to distill our wide-ranging reporting into a “what you need to know” format.
What is CT’s ‘red flag’ law and how is it used?
The law is designed to get guns out of the hands of people who pose a risk to themselves or others. Its use has varied wildly throughout CT.
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What to know about CT’s HUSKY insurance for immigrant children
CT broadened HUSKY eligibility to cover some undocumented children, but the HUSKY 4 Immigrants coalition is calling for a further expansion.
What are no-fault evictions and why is CT considering eliminating them?
The CT legislature is considering a proposal that would require landlords to provide a reason when they evict renters. Here’s what to know.
A CT proposal would eliminate tipped minimum wage. Here’s what to know
A proposal known as ‘One Fair Wage’ would establish one minimum wage for all workers, eliminating the lower minimum wage tipped workers earn.
Is CT community college free for everyone? What to know about the PACT program
Qualifying CT community college students can graduate without tuition debt through the state’s Pledge to Advance Connecticut initiative.
4 proposals to watch out for in CT’s 2024 legislative session
Here are four bills and initiatives to watch out for this session that could impact CT residents in a tangible way.
What are Connecticut’s ‘fiscal guardrails’? We’ve outlined them here
The guardrails are made up of a spending cap, a limit on bond issuances and two programs that force CT to save a significant portion of its revenues.
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