The reforms come as a federal investigation of the program under its former director, Kosta Diamantis, is underway.
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Unions win final passage of ‘captive audience’ ban
One of organized labor’s two legislative priorities in 2022 — a ban on “captive audience” meetings that unions say are used to thwart organizing — won final passage late Friday night.
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Senate approves bill to shield contracting watchdog from budget cuts
A second proposal, to allow the board to investigate all quasi-public entities created by the legislature, was stripped from the bill.
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Marijuana gifting bill passes CT House, with some changes
A bill that would ban the practice of gifting cannabis in commercial settings is now headed to the CT Senate.
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CT looks to strengthen data privacy protections
A law would establish stronger protections for consumer data — an issue made more urgent as the pandemic drove much of life and work online.
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Auditors slam state for oversight of program run by Kosta Diamantis
The auditors found officials mismanaged audits and failed to enforce price caps meant to hold down costs for local school building projects.
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CT legislators set to decide on the acceptable amount of mold in marijuana
The Attorney General’s Office has approved the proposed change. Now, it’s up for discussion in a legislative committee.
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Justice Keller takes senior status, allowing Lamont to choose successor
By taking senior status, Justice Christine Keller creates an immediate vacancy, allowing a successor to be confirmed before the election.
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CT lawmakers debate bill to automatically return unclaimed property
The state treasurer’s office is advocating for legislation to automatically return unclaimed money to Connecticut residents.
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CT welcomes Afghan evacuees with open arms — and driver’s licenses
More than 700 Afghans have come to CT since September, more than double the original target, thanks to partnerships and public support.
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Five bills that could affect your access to public information in CT
Bills concerning the records of cemetery associations, public comment periods and remote meetings are on their way through the legislature.
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Court ends federal oversight of child protection in CT
Ending decades of court oversight, a judge concludes Connecticut once again can be entrusted with the care of its most vulnerable children.
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West Haven paid now-indicted contractor $85,400 to pick up leaf bags
State officials overseeing West Haven’s finances are now questioning whether they should increase their oversight.
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State, plaintiffs in Juan F. case seek end to DCF’s federal oversight
In 2020, for the first time in almost three decades, a federal monitor found that DCF had sufficiently lowered caseloads for social workers.
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Buy a T-shirt, get some weed: CT bill aims to end marijuana ‘gifting’
At a public hearing, supporters said the bill would help regulate sales, but some advocates were wary that it would re-criminalize marijuana.