The 23-member panel will work to interrogate the entirety of CT’s complex ‘education cost share’ school funding system and propose reforms.
News
Posted inImmigration
ICE protest at federal building calls attention to CT enforcement operations
The peaceful rally sought to bring renewed attention to ongoing ICE activity in CT, the first large anti-ICE action at the site since January.
Posted inMoney
Can CT make big debt payments while boosting towns, services?
If CT can’t find the right balance between paying down debt and supporting towns and public services, deficits are coming, analysts say.
Posted inJustice
CT opens investigation of Erin Stewart and New Britain charity
Subpoenas were sent to Erin Stewart and M&T Bank seeking information about a mystery checking account related to a mayoral charity.
Posted inMoney
Lamont orders $300 grocery gift cards for residents losing SNAP
CT will provide the benefit to an estimated 25,000 residents who’ve lost federal nutrition assistance. Cards will be distributed by August.
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP candidate defiant in face of criticism for anti-gay post
An anti-gay social media post by Jadon MacCormack, a GOP candidate in Eastern Connecticut, drew bipartisan condemnation Tuesday.
Posted inEducation
CT lawmakers rejected 3-year bachelor’s degrees. But the trend isn’t going away
A growing number of colleges are adopting the 90-credit BA, including several in neighboring states. Lawmakers could reconsider in 2027.
Posted inPolitics
Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro’s convention win
Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro pointed to anti-incumbent sentiment and highlighted CT’s ballot access laws and convention processes.
Posted inHealth
CT to cancel medical debt for another 97,000 residents
This marks the fourth round of an initiative that has erased $513M in medical debt for more than 250,000 patients since its launch in 2024.
Posted inPolitics
As Ned Lamont touts record, Josh Elliott’s campaign strengthens
The differences between Gov. Lamont’s official and campaign schedules are blurring as his challenger, Josh Elliott, advances his campaign.
Posted inHuman Services
All eyes on Lamont as CT’s hunger crisis worsens
Advocates are increasingly impatient with Gov. Ned Lamont’s response to a worsening hunger crisis in the wake of cuts to SNAP.
