The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
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CT 211 Infoline seeks first funding hike in 15 years
The human services 211 lifeline fields thousands of inquiries a day on average, and demand is expected to grow with federal cutbacks.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT wake surfers seek statewide regulation in effort to limit local bans
A recent ban on wake surfing in a northwestern Connecticut lake has prompted advocates of the sport to ask the state to create uniform rules.
Posted inJustice
Attorney: AG’s office is ‘victim-blaming’ in prison sex assault case
Lashanda Gregory’s attorney claimed the AG’s office had engaged in ‘victim-blaming’ after she sued for being sexually assaulted in prison.
Posted inPolitics
Erin Stewart kicks off campaign for CT governor
Erin Stewart is kicking off her campaign for CT governor with an on-brand, slightly cheeky video emphasizing her blue-collar roots.
Posted inGovernment
DMV commissioner proposes simplifying sale process of towed cars
Tony Guerrera called his proposal a compromise between tow companies and advocates, but they say it wouldn’t protect vehicle owners enough.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Climate activists protest gas expansion projects in Lamont’s office
Activists called for Gov. Ned Lamont to deny permits for new projects expanding natural gas usage in Connecticut. Nine people were arrested.
Posted inEducation
Report urges lawmakers to commit to early childhood education
The CT Voices for Children report says the early childhood education system needs an overhaul, with dysfunction at virtually every level.
Posted inInvestigations
CT towing companies frequently value cars low, allowing them to sell vehicles quickly
Some Connecticut tow companies have made a pattern of valuing cars low and then selling them, a CT Mirror and ProPublica analysis found.
Posted inHousing
How cuts to federal housing program put CT residents at risk
Trump administration funding cuts to permanent housing programs mean CT could lose up to $69M and risk the housing of 6,500 people.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
The ranks of unaffiliated CT voters are growing
The number of registered Democrats is dropping in Connecticut as more voters have chosen to register without a political party.
Posted inPolitics
Today, the curtain goes up on Ned Lamont’s bid for a third term
Gov. Ned Lamont has events planned Friday to define himself as central to continuing a fiscal recovery brought to life on his watch.
Posted inHousing
Housing bill gets final approval from CT Senate in special session
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
Posted inGovernment
CT legislature votes to limit ICE arrests in courthouses, enhance data protections
Immigrant advocates who supported the bill said it addressed their concerns about federal agencies’ access to immigrants’ personal data.
Posted inMoney
CT Senate gives final approval to emergency human services fund
The CT Senate voted 27-8 to designate $500 million to potentially backfill federal cuts to nutrition and other human service programs.
