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Legislature confirms Nora Dannehy to Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly voted in special session Tuesday to confirm the Connecticut Supreme Court nomination of Nora R. Dannehy.
CT invests $3.8M to expand college-level courses in high schools
Connecticut officials said 89 school districts will split nearly $4 million to offer more dual credit classes, which offer students college credit.
CT joins other New England states to form regional reproductive rights coalition
With abortion rights in the hands of states, a new regional group sees itself as a model for reproductive health care advocacy.
Former CT DPH chief Coleman-Mitchell settles termination suit
Connecticut’s former public health commissioner, Renée D. Coleman-Mitchell, settled her wrongful termination suit Monday for $200,000.
Ritter: No changes to campaign finance rules in special session
ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, is not compliant with CT law and could conflict with the state’s Citizens’ Election Program.
Lawyers ask for more time in Bridgeport election case
Bridgeport mayoral candidate John Gomes’ attorney told a judge it will take time to review ballots and video footage in the lawsuit.
What to know about allegations of voter fraud in Bridgeport Democratic primary
Claims of absentee ballot fraud have roiled the aftermath of Bridgeport’s Democratic primary race between Mayor Joe Ganim and John Gomes.
The forces that shaped a Hartford toddler’s life — and death
Tabitha Frank’s 2-year-old son Corneliuz died after falling from a window in July. But family hardships preceded the tragedy.
Before primary, Ganim supporters sought restricted data, emails show
City officials worried that supporters of Mayor Joe Ganim wanted to target potential voters from a list of people getting rental assistance.
CT lawmakers warn of brewing ‘humanitarian crisis’ for homeless population
As winter approaches, lawmakers say the homelessness response system in Connecticut desperately needs more money.
Biden forms gun violence prevention office sought by advocates
For years, advocates urged the government to create such a role that would establish a coordinated response aimed at reducing gun violence.
CT businesses challenge Lamont to rein in overtime spending
The $305.4 million in overtime that departments spent last fiscal year is nearly 50% higher than the $204.4 million bill they ran up in 2017.
CT to hold hearing on Killingly’s ‘reluctance’ to address student mental health
The CT Department of Education recommended that an official hearing in its case with the Killingly School District move forward next month.
Lamont warned cyberattack, vendor debt put sale of Prospect hospitals at risk
The CEO of Griffin Hospital emailed Gov. Lamont and raised concerns about the group that owns Manchester, Waterbury and Rockville hospitals.