Government and nonprofit entities are stepping up with COVID relief and recovery, including the Boston Fed and CT’s community foundations.
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CT’s civil rights enforcement agency: segregation has ‘particularly deadly effect’ amid pandemic
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities report links zoning segregation with the deadly impact of COVID on minority communities.
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Analysis: COVID-19 hit hotel industry harder in CT
Massachusetts, New York also ranked high
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UConn report: Don’t put federal relief funds under the mattress
The choice is between investing in the economy or spending federal aid on state and municipal budgets.
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Tweed New Haven airport announces $70 million expansion
The $70 million privately funded expansion will include a new four-gate, 74,000 square-foot terminal and daily service from a new airline.
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Two cabinet secretaries tour Electric Boat to promote Biden jobs plan
Two cabinet secretaries with New England roots promoted the president’s jobs plan on a tour of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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Closely followed Woodbridge zoning case enters new phase
After six months of public hearings on a widely followed Woodbridge rezoning proposal, commissioners are to start deliberating. Is multi-family housing in the suburbs a civil rights issue? Or a matter of water and sewer access? Or is the idea of an environment-housing “balance” an excuse for avoiding necessary systemic change? Woodbridge Town Planning & […]
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How CT spends billions in latest federal relief will shape its economic future
Policymakers face unprecedented challenges deciding how to spend $6 billion-plus in new federal pandemic relief.
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There’s a new plan for realigning Hartford’s highways. Is the third time the charm?
The plan would remove the I-84/I-91 interchange downtown and cap I-91 with a new road, expanding river access.
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Senate sends data center incentives and town aid pledge bills to Lamont’s desk
Senate endorsed an omnibus fiscal bill that lays the groundwork for a major boost in PILOT aid to many municipalities.
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House approves big municipal aid pledge, tax incentive bills
The House approved bills Wednesday pledging $100 million-plus in new municipal aid and offering tax incentives to attract data centers.
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CT’s legal marijuana trade is ready to bloom
One medical pot grower just spent $7.6 million on a building with space equal to more than four football fields.
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Lamont’s budget keeps transportation program afloat through 2026 with new truck fee
Gov. Ned Lamont’s new budget would keep Connecticut’s transportation program solvent through 2026 with a new fee on trucks.
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Lamont leans heavily on federal aid to keep taxes flat in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont relies on federal funding and state reserves to balance his new budget without significant tax hikes.
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Data suggests dozens of towns are violating CT Supreme Court decision on exclusionary zoning
The study by Desegregate CT was released as lawmakers, who are divided over zoning reforms, prepare to tackle the issue.