Experts attributed the rise to Connecticut’s lack of affordable, vacant housing units and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inTransportation
Pedestrian deaths in CT are increasing. What’s happening?
In Connecticut, the number of pedestrians struck and killed by cars has more than doubled over the past 10 years.
Posted inEconomic Development, Money
Report: Poor CT cities should get $76.5 million in state investments
A state panel tasked with revitalizing CT’s poor urban centers is recommending financing for dozens of development projects in 12 communities.
Posted inPolitics
Kamala Harris visits CT ahead of key race in 5th District
Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to discuss abortion rights highlights the significance of Rep. Jahana Hayes’ race against George Logan.
Posted inMoney, Politics
CT employee unions to seek arbitration over pandemic pay
SEBAC’s decision comes after periodic discussions over 10 months with Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration failed to yield an agreement.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Courtney, Mike France debate abortion, economy and more
For Mike France, key issues were inflation and immigration. Joe Courtney focused on abortion and federal investments in his district.
Posted inPolitics
Donald Trump to hold fundraiser for Leora Levy at Mar-a-Lago
Levy has been unable to afford TV advertising since winning the Republican primary, an upset fueled by Trump’s endorsement days earlier.
Posted inPolitics
Amid bleak reports, Stefanowski says CT’s economy is broken
The gubernatorial candidate is campaigning on a plan to fix Connecticut’s economy. But first, he has to convince voters it’s broken.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont, Stefanowski find common ground on some issues in forum
Gov. Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski said they will welcome Ukrainian war refugees but offered few details on boosting the social safety net.
Posted inMoney
At least 248,000 private-sector workers filed for pandemic bonuses
Connecticut’s Premium Pay Program bonus payouts may be months away. And with only $30 million to give out, each could be well under $1,000.
Posted inPolitics
Kamala Harris will be in CT Wednesday to discuss abortion rights with Jahana Hayes
The vice president is traveling to CT’s 5th District about a month out from Hayes’ competitive race for a third term to Congress on Nov. 8.
Posted inPolitics
National projections show key CT races tilting heavily toward Democrats
National analysts say Republicans likely won’t win Connecticut’s statewide midterms. Some GOP congressional candidates’ chances are better.
Posted inJustice
CT’s first Black chief public defender embraces work ahead
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who’s wanted to work in public defense since she was a child, has spent her career fighting for clients in Connecticut.
Posted inPolitics
Murphy launching fundraiser to boost gun safety, help Democrats
The CT senator wants to ‘defy the odds’ in a midterm year by protecting Democrats’ majorities and creating a path for more gun-related bills.
Posted inPolitics
Stefanowski takes aim at CT police accountability law
Bob Stefanowski said crime was “out of control” and CT’s 2-year-old accountability law was the main cause of police recruiting difficulties.
