On the fourth day of Kosta Diamantis’ trial, witnesses said that he steered projects to two contractors who admitted to paying him bribes.
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Posted inHousing
As cold weather threatens, CT pledges $8 million for homelessness
The funds fall short of a $9M goal, but advocates said they are working to recoup the additional $1M during a special legislative session.
Posted inPhotos
Millstone nuclear reactor marks a half century: Take a look inside
The plant still produces roughly one-third of all electricity generated within Connecticut, causing great interest and speculation about its future.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis defense attorney questions extortion charge
In day three of the trial, Diamantis’ attorney, Norm Pattis, sought to shift the narrative to show that it was Diamantis who was being taken advantage of.
Posted inPolitics
Trump threatens Blumenthal with investigation after Bondi dustup
Clashes between CT’s U.S. senators and the Trump administration intensified as battle lines hardened with no movement on the federal shutdown.
Posted inHartford
Museum dedicated to Black equestrian history opens in Hartford
The museum, named after the first African American woman to work for the USPS, honors the ties that bind Black communities to horse culture.
Posted inHuman Services
CT will continue to fund WIC food program amid government shutdown
WIC, which costs about $200,000 a day to run in Connecticut and serves around 52,000 people, will continue thanks to an infusion of state funds.
Posted inMoney
Why are CT Medicaid costs rising? GOP wants auditors to find out
The GOP caucus asked the state auditors ‘to reveal potential efficiency measures which could produce significant savings for taxpayers.’
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP calls for reforms to earmark process: ‘There’s no oversight’
Their press conference was pegged to an FBI investigation into Sen. Doug McCrory and the trial of former CT budget official Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis ‘told me to take care of his daughter,’ witness says
A construction company owner testified at Diamantis’ trial that she gave him favors and money to secure support in obtaining contracts.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin, John Larson try to score points with fundraising claims
Challenger Luke Bronin reported raising $1.18 million to Congressman John B. Larson’s $800,000 in the quarter ending Sept. 30.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis trial starts with prosecutors outlining alleged bribes
In opening arguments, an attorney laid out the case against Diamantis, including the variety of locations where he allegedly accepted bribes.
Posted inImmigration
CT faith leaders, advocates press lawmakers to protect immigrants
Faith leaders and immigrant advocates held a rally Monday outside the Capitol, urging CT lawmakers to prioritize immigrant safety.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Breaking down the problem with sewer overflows in Connecticut
CT’s combined wastewater systems discharged more than 1.2 billion gallons of wastewater overflows in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Posted inJustice
Kosta Diamantis bribery trial begins following multiyear probe
Attorneys are set to deliver opening arguments on Monday in the federal criminal trial of Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis.
