Hartford’s mayor paused state-funded renovations for six public schools in September, surprising key school officials. Here’s what to know.
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Posted inMoney
CT begins broader debate over vanishing federal funds
State leaders now must decide whether CT should indefinitely dedicate millions to reverse gaps created by retreating federal funding.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal: Trump’s return marked by ‘flagrant abuse’ of norms
The hour-long talk delved into familiar themes and issues, including Blumenthal’s concerns about politically motivated prosecutions.
Posted inPolitics
CT House Speaker Matt Ritter to seek unprecedented 4th term
For Ritter, the decision reflects a conclusion that he retains support to continue as speaker, even as it frustrates the ambitions of others.
Posted inHousing
CT sues Trump administration over HUD housing funding changes
CT joined a lawsuit over what Attorney General William Tong called ‘nonsensical, ridiculous conditions’ on housing assistance funding.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Kinneytown Dam, a major impediment to fish, could soon be removed
The sale to Connecticut Brownfield Land Bank is the latest progress in the removal, which officials say would provide ‘significant’ benefits.
Posted inInvestigations
Connecticut DMV fires employee who made thousands selling towed cars
Investigators found the longtime employee traded favors with a towing company to purchase vehicles at a steep discount, according to a termination letter.
Posted inPolitics
Ned Lamont’s solid approval rating holding up, new poll shows
CT voters give Ned Lamont a solid approval rating, but a significant minority are “indifferent or neutral” about him serving a third term.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Revolution Wind work goes on as Trump administration misses deadline
The Trump administration has missed the deadline to appeal a federal judge’s decision ordering work to resume on the Revolution Wind project.
Posted inHealth
Trump’s ACA subsidy stance unclear as CT premium hikes loom
President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling the rollout of a health care proposal on Monday that could shake up last-minute negotiations.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT is getting millions to expand broadband. Some locations could be left behind
A 2021 program was intended to expand internet access. But federal eligibility changes could exclude some of the state’s neediest locations.
Posted inHuman Services
Share your story: How is the loss of SNAP benefits affecting you?
If you’re concerned about losing SNAP benefits amid shifting federal policy, we want to hear from you. Fill out this form to reach our staff.
Posted inPolitics
CT state Rep. Kevin Ryan dies in hospice at 73
Rep. Kevin Ryan, a Montville Democrat who served in the state House of Representatives through the tenures of five governors, died Sunday.
Posted inImmigration
What to know about CT laws relating to ICE interactions
CT recently made changes to the laws governing how local and state officials interact with ICE and limiting what ICE can do in the state.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Could CT have a nuclear energy future? Not if you’re in a rush
The owner of the one nuclear station in CT sees the challenges of building new nuclear here. If those could be overcome, it would be a long way off.
