Dawne Westbrook, 53, of Glastonbury was nominated as a judge of the Appellate Court, the second-highest court in Connecticut.
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Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers question response to group home accused of abuse, neglect
The Bridge Family Center in Harwinton has been accused of physical and sexual abuse and insufficient care. CT lawmakers are seeking answers.
Posted inHealth
Yale seeks state funding, lower price for Prospect Medical hospitals
Yale New Haven Health has asked for financial help in buying three CT hospitals — and asked Prospect Medical Holdings to lower its price.
Posted inPolitics
Hearing in Bridgeport election fraud case begins Thursday
Bridgeport Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes’ lawsuit seeking a new primary election against Mayor Joe Ganim begins Thursday.
Posted inCities & Towns
Report: About 19% of CT youth ‘disconnected’ or ‘at risk’ in 2021-22
Around one-fifth of CT young people were struggling at school or graduated without a job or higher education plans in 2021-22, a report says.
Posted inJustice
CT vowed to probe troopers who falsified tickets. What about constables?
Though officials are investigating troopers who may have falsified traffic stop data, they have not announced plans to probe constables.
Posted inMoney
CT lawmakers want more property tax relief for qualifying veterans
The relief program, which hasn’t been overhauled since shortly after the Civil War, could save qualifying veterans $2,000 on property taxes.
Posted inGovernment
In CT, expressions of outrage, hope for Israel
Hundreds of Connecticut residents gathered in West Hartford Monday to express outrage over the attack on Israel and their hope for peace.
Posted inEducation
Grant to boost career transition services for CT youth with disabilities
‘Pathways to Partnerships’ provides $10 million to strengthen CT and agency collaboration for helping students with disabilities.
Posted inEducation
Wesleyan joins other CT universities in removing loans from financial aid packages
The university is not the first in CT to eliminate loans from financial aid packages, though many schools haven’t taken on a no-loans policy.
Posted inPolitics
What are Connecticut’s absentee ballot rules? We’ve outlined them here
Absentee voting has recently come into the spotlight in CT thanks to allegations of voter fraud in Bridgeport’s Democratic primary election.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
As flooding worsens in CT, its drainage systems can’t keep up
CT has updated its stormwater manual with stricter regulations for how municipalities and some large institutions handle stormwater.
Posted inPolitics
Bridgeport begins issuing absentee ballots as officials wait for ruling, election monitor
The state is still looking for someone to monitor the city’s voting process. Meanwhile, a judge next week will hear testimony in the primary challenge.
Posted inTransportation
Lamont, DOT chief pledge CT will get more projects underway
The CT bond commission approved funding for highway, bridge, and public transit facility improvements. But the state must borrow money first.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Charting CT: About half of CT Hispanics are Puerto Rican
Hispanics are the fastest growing group in Connecticut, and they account for over a third of the population in eight towns.
