The bill would reduce sentences for victims of domestic violence in cases where that experience was “a contributing factor” to the crime.
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Broad support shown for CT microtransit at public hearing
The subsidized ride-sharing service operates in nine transit districts in CT. Hundreds supported extending the pilot program for another year.
Posted inGovernment
CT delegation warns of costs of prolonged war in Iran
Connecticut’s federal lawmakers are warning of a prolonged war that could spread throughout the Middle East “without clear objectives.”
Posted inHealth
What to know about Lamont’s “CT option” plan for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants a bill passed to study the feasibility of a “Connecticut option” — a new health plan for universal, affordable care.
Posted inPartner Content
CT towns grapple with whether to dump snow in rivers and lakes
Nearly a dozen Connecticut towns are notifying state environmental officials that they may need to dump tons of snow into nearby rivers and lakes.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
More nips are being bought in CT — some advocates are worried
About 94 million ‘nip’ bottles of alcohol are sold in CT each year, but some say the environmental and social costs aren’t worth the revenue.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers pitch ‘superfund’ bill targeting fossil fuel industry
CT’s climate ‘superfund’ bill is modeled after a successful federal program to force polluters to pay for the cleanup of toxic waste sites.
Posted inJustice
CT Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros to retire in May
CT Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros, who was appointed as COVID was upending the correction system in 2020, will retire on May 1.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT homelessness is up, and federal support remains uncertain
The federal government tried to take money away from programs supporting housing in CT. The state would have lost up to $98 million per year.
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Stanley Black & Decker to close New Britain manufacturing plant
The company is closing its last manufacturing facility in New Britain, which will result in 300 workers losing their jobs.
Posted inHealth
Legislators mulling more scrutiny of private equity nursing homes
The bill would require private equity nursing home owners to secure a performance bond and would boost financial disclosure mandates.
Posted inPolitics
Mary Mushinsky, longest-serving member of CT House, to retire
Mary Mushinsky was a 29-year-old political organizer when she decided to run for a seat in the General Assembly. That was 1980.
Posted inGovernment
CT legislators to pass a sweeping ‘emergency’ bill. What’s in it?
Senate Bill 298 would provide earmarks and other grants to select communities and groups. But that’s not all.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont won’t rule out line-item veto of earmarks in emergency bill
Gov. Ned Lamont refused to rule out vetoing portions of an emergency bill, wary over the inclusion of provisions that provide new earmarks.
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Emergency legislation would create acquisition loophole for UConn Health
The provision, tucked into a sprawling bill, would allow UConn to add behavioral health beds without going through state approval process.
