The deal to take over Day Kimball faced opposition from residents concerned that the Catholic system would limit services in northeastern CT.
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CT theaters want tax credit to lure Broadway pre-tour production
Performing arts leaders are pushing lawmakers to approve a tax break for traveling theater productions that choose to “tech” in Connecticut.
Posted inJustice
CT bill would limit ‘deceptive’ police tactics on minors
The proposed bill would protect minors from a false admission of guilt due to ‘deceptive or coercive’ tactics by police.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT could see major boost from nuclear submarine deal
Australia would acquire up to five Virginia-class subs built in part by Electric Boat in CT, but challenges remain to meet the demand.
Posted inHealth
Survey: CT’s non-white residents are less happy and healthy
DataHaven’s Community Wellbeing Survey shows people in CT urban areas are broadly less satisfied with their communities.
Posted inHealth
Legislators question Lamont’s approach to cutting health costs
Gov. Lamont’s proposal to control prescription drug and hospital costs could cost hospitals hundreds of millions in lost revenue.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
What does CT do with its trash? State is at a crossroads
CT has been shipping 860,000 tons of trash out-of-state annually ever since a Hartford trash-to-energy plant closed. Here’s what’s going on.
Posted inInvestigations
This CT town might buy first selectwoman’s family’s land for new school
Questions of ethics and conflicts are swirling around a proposal to buy land owned by the mother-in-law of Willington’s first selectwoman.
Posted inJustice
CT highway plaza vendor underpaid workers, lawsuit claims
CT wants $6.1 million for fast-food workers who the state says are owed wages from the operator of service plazas on some CT highways.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
State money for heating assistance unspent; deadline extended
Gov. Lamont extended the deadline for LIHEAP assistance, but state funds for relief remain unspent. Critics say the state was too frugal.
Posted inMoney
CT essential state workers awarded $45M in pandemic relief
A labor arbitrator has awarded bonuses of about $1,200 to CT public sector workers, with payments ranging based on a job’s risk level.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT now a battleground in fight over minimum wage at restaurants
CT is one of 13 states considering applying the minimum wage to restaurants. Wait staff currently earn a minimum of $6.38 per hour plus tips.
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CT’s Maria Kahn confirmed by U.S. Senate to 2nd Circuit
Kahn’s lifetime appointment to the New York-based federal appellate court opens up a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court.
Posted inMoney
Lamont defends truck mileage tax: ‘You got to pay your bills’
A GOP bill up for a public hearing Friday would end collection of CT’s truck mileage tax on July 1. The tax raised $4.3 million in January.
Posted inPolitics
CT legislators push for more mental health support for kids
The measures to improve mental health care for children in Connecticut continue the work from last session.