Rep. Jahana Hayes is running against Republican George Logan in a campaign that has garnered national attention and outside spending.
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At Griswold Hills in Newington, the state’s affordable housing law has worked the way it was intended
Can CT’s affordable housing shortage be resolved without what one critic has called the “sledgehammer” of 8-30g?
Posted inPolitics
Gov. Ned Lamont’s income jumped to $54 million last year
Most of Lamont’s nearly seven-fold income increase was from capital gains. It doesn’t represent a planned campaign budget, a spokesman said.
Posted inHealth
78% of CT residents worried about health care affordability
Most Connecticut residents have faced at least one health care financial burden over the last year, according to a new survey
Posted inPolitics
Jahana Hayes, George Logan show sharp divisions in debate
The second debate between the 5th District candidates highlighted divides on abortion legislation, transgender athletes and federal spending.
Posted inHealth, Politics
Stefanowski pledges not to require COVID vaccines for CT children
Making vaccines a late campaign issue, the Republican nominee challenged the governor to pledge not to require COVID vaccinations for children to attend school.
Posted inJustice
New Haven prosecutors dismiss charges against Randy Cox
New Haven prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Randy Cox, a Black man left paralyzed after his calls for help were ignored by police.
Posted inMoney
CT contracting watchdog close to adding investigative team
The State Contracting Standards Board hasn’t been fully staffed since it was founded after former Gov. John Rowland resigned.
Posted inInvestigations
Audit: CT officials don’t know if COVID testing providers were overpaid
CT officials didn’t track whether testing providers who collected public funding were also collecting insurance payments, a new audit states.
Posted inPolitics
Jahana Hayes, George Logan differ on abortion laws in debate
In Tuesday’s debate, CT’s 5th district congressional candidates disagreed on whether Congress should pass laws restoring abortion rights.
Posted inPolitics
Thomas, Rapini talk laws, integrity in CT Secretary of State debate
The debate offered a clear picture of Thomas’ and Rapini’s beliefs on early voting, absentee ballots, voter identification laws and more.
Posted inHousing
Affordable housing in CT’s elections: What is 8-30g and why is it a major issue?
A CT law called 8-30g designed to encourage affordable housing development has emerged as a key issue in state and local elections. Why?
Posted inPolitics
CT state representative’s abortion vote subject of controversial text
CT Democrats’ text: GOP rep who opposed ‘safe harbor’ bill helped ‘prosecute women … for having an abortion.’ Some Democrats opposed it too.
Posted inPolitics
Jahana Hayes tops George Logan in CT 5th District race fundraising
The biggest spenders in CT’s most competitive congressional race are outside groups supporting both candidates. See how much they’ve given.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal ups CT Senate race spending as Levy preps for Trump fundraiser
Blumenthal has a money lead in the final weeks of CT’s U.S. Senate race, but a Levy super PAC raised large sums over the past three months.
