Following the George Floyd protests of 2020, Connecticut parents and students say schools need clear policies to address racist incidents.
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CT Gov. Ned Lamont agrees to two debates with Bob Stefanowski
Gov. Ned Lamont agreed Friday to two televised debates with Republican Bob Stefanowski, half the number of debates between the two in 2018.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers seek federal relief for home energy prices
New England lawmakers want more federal money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, but it might not happen before winter.
Posted inGovernment, Investigations
Kosta Diamantis employee grievance case hearing set for Monday
The hearing will bring to a head a conflict that has been simmering since last fall and threatens to dredge up past disputes.
Posted inJustice
Attorneys for Randy Cox, paralyzed in New Haven police van, plan federal lawsuit
Supporters of Randy Cox, a Black man paralyzed after being hurled around a New Haven police van, announced the planned lawsuit at city hall.
Posted inHousing
Bob Stefanowski calls for repeal of 8-30g, CT’s affordable housing law
The Republican candidate for governor argued the law “simply hasn’t worked” and said the state should work with towns on affordable housing.
Posted inPolitics
Court rejects Stefanowski’s bid to keep Independent Party off the ballot
The lawsuit asked the court to issue an injunction striking Rob Hotaling and his running mate from the ballot.
Posted inGovernment
CT’s Judge Sarah Merriam confirmed to 2nd Circuit Court
Merriam, a federal district court judge, is one of two Connecticut nominees appointed by President Joe Biden to sit on the 2nd Circuit.
Posted inPolitics
RNC chair McDaniel comes to Connecticut for dollars and digs at Democrats
As Leora Levy tries to coax national Republicans to invest in her race against Sen. Richard Blumenthal, she got help from the RNC chairwoman.
Posted inJustice
CT has spent over 20 years trying to improve police conduct. Is it working?
The state is trying to address police officers’ conduct by requiring body cams and tracking excessive use of force and racial disparities in policing.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal has 13-point lead over Levy in Emerson/WTNH poll
The survey found Richard Blumenthal, a two-term Democrat, leading Leora Levy 49% to 36%, with 10.5% undecided and 5% preferring someone else.
Posted inPolitics
Lawsuit challenging CT gun laws retooled after plaintiff, lawyer quit
The CT lawsuit is part of a national effort to test gun safety laws after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a New York law.
Posted inGovernment
Senate races to confirm CT judges to 2nd Circuit Court
The Senate will likely start voting this week on Sarah Merriam’s confirmation. CT’s senators hope to take up Maria Kahn’s nomination soon.
Posted inJustice, Politics
CT Capitol Police charge Tolland man with threatening a lawmaker
A caller left a message threatening to shoot state Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, Capitol Police said.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont boasts 10-point lead over Stefanowski in latest Emerson/WTNH poll
Lamont benefits from a considerable gender gap in the Emerson poll, with an 18-point lead over his Republican challenger among women.
