Financial performance should not come at the expense of patient care. Our communities’ health should be the paramount concern.
CT Viewpoints
We welcome informed and responsible commentary about local, state and national public policy from all Connecticut residents and organizations.Ā Submit one here.
Put a national slavery memorial on the Washington Mall
A national slavery memorial on the Washington Mall would be a recognition of the imperfect beginning of the United States in 1776.
DRS understaffing is costing CT
The IRS has collected $1B from high-wealth people and corporations who evaded taxes, while CT’s Department of Revenue Services remains underfunded.
CT’s fiscal guardrails do great unintended harm
The Lamont administration and all members of the General Assembly should be not only willing, but eager, to subject CT’s fiscal guardrails to rigorous, ongoing analysis.
Philanthropy must stand fearless in support of equity
In a time when many are retreating from diversity, inclusion, and equity work, philanthropy must step more boldly into addressing structural inequities and systemic oppression.
CT’s utilities are broken
Engaging with this system has left me with the chilling realization of how profoundly broken our deregulated grid is.
Keep MCOs out of HUSKY health care
If Lamont was in CT government when we struggled to hold MCOs accountable, he would recognize that reintroducing them is a costly and dangerous idea.
To fix CT’s housing shortage, build a construction workforce
Policymakers must make a moon-shot effort to rebuild the residential construction workforce in order to increase production to the level needed to meet Connecticutās housing needs.
Why we must preserve the meningococcal vaccination schedule
Vaccinations are not merely a preventive measure; they are a fundamental pillar of public health that all children should have access to.
Developing a path forward for CTās disconnected youth
By October, the 119K Commission hopes to publish an actionable, multi-year strategy for Connecticut to get 60,000 young people back on track.
Asbestos exposure should concern CT veterans even today
Because of the new PACT ACT, some 3.5 million veterans exposed to various toxins will be eligible for extended V.A. benefits
Taking a small step in a world awash in plastic
By sharing what we learned this week, we hope to help others be more mindful of their own trash habits, especially when it comes to plastic.
Utility worker internship levels the playing field for all CT students
This internship program offers Connecticut’s young people a chance to build a tremendously bright future for themselves and their families.
Homelessness: Not a disease
What continues to baffle me is how we continue to ‘feed’ homelessness by ignoring the impact it has on babies, toddlers, and their families.
Key support for CT student mothers going back to college
About 20% of U.S. undergraduate students are raising children while enrolled in college. Helping ensure their success is essential.



