Josh Elliott’s paperwork for a $3.75 million grant for his campaign to claim the Democratic nomination for governor was filed Friday.
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Posted inBridgeport
Behind the scenes of Bridgeport’s Democratic Town Committee
In Bridgeport, the DTC occupies an influential position. Its endorsements shape political races for top local and state offices.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Report: CT youth community service participation has dropped
Connecticut used to lead the nation in youth community service participation. Recent data shows that engagement levels have dropped.
Posted inJustice
New training for CT urban police officers to incorporate community input
A requirement under the 2020 Police Accountability Act is finally in development. The training will roll out to Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and elsewhere in 2027.
Posted inPolitics
With subpoena, feds confirm a criminal investigation of Erin Stewart
A federal grand jury issued a subpoena demanding documents related to former Mayor Erin Stewart’s alleged misuse of city funds.
Posted inGovernment
Himes, CT delegation oppose FISA over Trump’s intelligence pick
The surveillance law faced headwinds from Democrats over the lack of reforms. Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte further complicated it.
Posted inJustice
Cash payments to crime victims? Some say it helps
Researchers are looking at results of pilot programs that offered cash to victims of violence and people returning from incarceration.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lamont: Utilities need to ‘earn’ right to operate in CT
The governor proposed reforms targeting excess profits and requiring utilities to periodically seek permission to maintain their monopolies.
Posted inHuman Services
Family of 3-year-old killed by car was under DCF investigation
The family was being investigated based on reports received on June 1 and June 5, alleging a lack of supervision, DCF said.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Advocates ramp up pressure on Lamont to reject pipelines, citing economic data
A new report commissioned by CT League of Conservation Voters argues that natural gas expansion hasn’t yielded much benefit for what it costs.
Posted inPolitics
Ruth Fortune’s hopes for congressional primary ride in a tote bag
Ruth Fortune delivered dozens of pages of petition signatures to registrars of voters Tuesday to qualify for the 1st District primary.
Posted inPolitics
New Britain revokes Erin Stewart’s pension, demands money back
New Britain is demanding $241,560 from its former mayor, Erin Stewart, for severance payments and legal costs related to her investigation.
