The climate crisis adds a layer of precarity that makes housing stability in CT even harder. Just cause eviction protections could help.
Opinion
China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is hurting us and other countries
We as Connecticut residents cannot be naïve to the fact that China’s BRI is having an impact on us and our wallets.
Why Sen. Kushner gets it wrong on CT paid sick leave
The truth regarding paid sick leave and its economic impact is more nuanced than State Sen. Julie Kushner lets on.
The dos and don’ts of choosing a lawyer
The relationship that evolves with your lawyer will be one of the most important relationships in your life. Here’s how to find the right one.
CT parents need more time for kindergarten age change
The new waiver process has failed my child and my family. We have no options but to navigate this unjust system.
CT tax exemption ‘cliff’ could have been fixed a year ago
If taxpayers exceed the established income exemption thresholds by a single dollar, they are taxed on the entire amount of their pensions.
License plate readers — additional eyes on CT’s roads
Aside from radar, red lights and speed cameras, some of the best tech being employed by cops these days is license plate readers
Proceed with caution in adopting skills-based hiring
Supply and demand forces have led many states to explore policies that de-emphasize college degree requirements and prioritize alternative measures of job applicants’ competencies.
For CT’s incarcerated, health care becomes an opportunity for punishment
Incarcerated people in CT are placed into environments that are harmful for their health, often without access to proper health care.
Bridgeport is a ‘smart city’ — and is working toward a bright future
What does it take for a city to become genuinely smart? Bridgeport, which is implementing innovative solutions, offers some intriguing clues.
CT must enforce the ruling on Sharon Hospital’s labor and delivery service
The Office of Health Strategy denied the closure of labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital, and Nuvance is ignoring that ruling. How is that lawful?
Fixing CT’s childcare shortage requires a collaboration
Any effective initiative to address Connecticut’s childcare dilemma must involve collaboration of all stakeholders to develop strategies that increase the availability of childcare and enhance its quality and affordability.
Redefining right-sizing — a vision for CT’s higher education
In our vision, to right-size our schools means to ensure all CT residents can access public higher education, and not get priced out.
CT’s earned wage access bill leaves me with none
Earned wage access service should be available to all workers – regardless of their employer’s decision to allow it.
CT’s revenue shortage starves its economy
According to the just-released DRS Tax Incidence report the heaviest overall tax burden continues to fall on those in the lowest income decile.
