West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi said payments of more than $182,000 to two women — one of whom Michael DiMassa married — are ‘fraud’
Investigations
CT treasurer to make it easier for residents to reclaim unclaimed property
The Connecticut Treasurer’s office is making it easier for people to find and reclaim millions of dollars in unclaimed financial assets.
Billions collected, millions returned: How CT and its politicians keep unclaimed money from the public
Amounts under $50 aren’t visible on the state’s website — but they add up to more than $40 million.
Sema4 pulls out of COVID testing contract with state
The decision to discontinue testing comes on the heels of criticism over investments made by Annie Lamont’s venture capital firm.
Sema4 was a hot CT startup. Then came COVID, state contracts — and a boost from Annie Lamont’s firm
Oak HC/FT invested in Sema4 two months after the Lamont administration signed a $17.2 million contract with Sema4.
Griffin Health was paid more to conduct COVID tests in nursing homes than any other hospital. It’s not clear why.
Griffin Health was paid a higher rate per COVID test than any other hospital that tested in nursing homes.
CT lawmakers call on state to forgive unemployment overpayments for thousands
The lawmakers say the burden of correcting the overpayments shouldn’t be on people who filed their applications in good faith.
State to thousands who got unemployment money: Give it back
State officials have issued thousands of letters instructing some people to repay unemployment benefits they received during the pandemic.
Escapes from Afghanistan, coordinated from a home office in Connecticut
An ‘ops center’ for rescues in Kabul was a study in Connecticut across from the bedroom of 7-year-old twin girls.
With solitary confinement bill vetoed, hopes dashed for return of ombudsman
Connecticut had a prison ombudsman for 37 years. The PROTECT Act would have staffed the office. Then Lamont vetoed it.
In-cell shackling has continued after a supermax prison closed, but the DOC promises changes
The commissioner of Connecticut’s prison system says he wants to “significantly reduce the use of in-cell restraints.”
Accused sex offender to return to CT to face charges in nursing home assault
Miguel Lopez will face charges in a case that focused attention on a loophole in Connecticut’s sex offender registry laws.
No children allowed. Are wealthy CT towns building elderly housing to keep out poor families?
Advocates say some towns, like Branford, favor elderly complexes as a way to prevent construction of affordable housing for families.
Republican Senator laments not being able to close sex offender registry loophole
The loophole allowed an out-of-state registered sex offender to be transferred to Connecticut with no notification to state officials.
This undocumented immigrant has been stuck in the hospital for six months. And she’s not alone.
Without dialysis, Maria would have days to live. But because of Medicaid restrictions, she has to stay in the hospital.