Bob Stefanowski invoked the Bristol police murders in a call to repeal parts of the law. Democrats say he is politicizing a tragedy.
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Posted inHealth
Federal law expands access to mental health care for young people
Federal money designed to help connect CT youth with mental health professionals comes amid a national youth mental health crisis.
Posted inPolitics
Quinnipiac poll finds CT unchanged: Lamont, Blumenthal up by 15 points
Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. Richard Blumenthal have maintained their leads over challengers Bob Stefanowski and Leora Levy, a new Quinnipiac poll found.
Posted inJustice
Michael DiMassa, former CT legislator, set to plead guilty
Michael DiMassa, a former CT Democratic state representative, is accused of stealing more than $1 million from the city of West Haven.
Posted inPolitics
CT’s 5th District race is receiving national attention and outside spending. Why?
Rep. Jahana Hayes is running against Republican George Logan in a campaign that has garnered national attention and outside spending.
Posted inHousing
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.
