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Stories about state and federal agencies and the actions they’re taking, as well as the inner workings of state government.
Forensic lab-on-wheels ready for deployment to CT crime scenes
The state used about $1 million in federal COVID emergency funding to purchase and outfit the mobile forensic service.
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Alternatives to burials becoming more common in CT
Burial rates are falling in CT and nationally as alternative methods — like water cremation, composting and green burials — gain popularity.
Veterans who depend on mental health care keep losing their therapists under Trump
Hundreds of mental health professionals left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office.
Colleen Murphy exits CT FOI Commission after 35 years
Colleen Murphy retired on Feb. 27 after 35 years with the CT Freedom of Information Commission, the last 21 as its leader.
Should CT study UFOs? State Rep. asks legislature to hear him out
Rep. Joe Hoxha, R-Bristol, wants University of Connecticut to consider establishing a ‘state center’ to study unidentified aerial phenomena.
CT senators back federal housing bill to address supply, high costs
While it has President Trump’s support, the revised bill faces headwinds in the House, particularly over an institutional investor ban.
Sen. Blumenthal proposes bill establishing guardrails for prediction markets
As more lawmakers weigh in on the issue, Sen. Chris Murphy also plans to introduce legislation that would ban trades on government actions.
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