Civil commitment is not one of the powers of the federal government and civil commitment of individuals with mental illness is not the policy of the state.
Resist federal policy encouraging civil commitment!
Posted inStudent Voice
The unofficial guide to your first official election
I was in danger of becoming another statistic, the young voter who doesn’t show up, so I made myself a plan.
Posted inHealth
CT state retirees want more options than Medicare Advantage
The contract governing health benefits for state employees expires in 2027, and retirees want a traditional Medicare option in the new one.
Posted inBriefs
Did Connecticut pass a law that made it illegal to breastfeed in public?
There has not been a legislative effort in Connecticut to make breastfeeding in public illegal.
Posted inPartner Content
More CT student loan borrowers can apply for reimbursement starting Friday
The program, administered by the state Office of Higher Education, provides qualified borrowers with up to $20,000 in relief over four years.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Help build the Margerie Reservoir Trail
With $2.28 million in state funding, we’re closer than ever to creating safe access to this beautiful place — without asking for new local taxes.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT electric rates to drop in Sept. as a result of state borrowing
The $155M in state borrowing will result in lower utility rates for Eversource and UI customers on their monthly bills starting in September.
Posted inPolitics
Republican Ryan Fazio opens campaign for governor
State Sen. Ryan Fazio of Greenwich opened a campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with a pledge to lower state income taxes.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis trial witness list includes many former CT officials
The witness list in Kosta Diamantis’ trial on corruption charges includes state employees and people from major CT construction companies.
Posted inBriefs
Does Avelo Airlines run deportation flights in Connecticut?
Avelo Airlines does not operate deportation flights out of CT. The budget carrier’s ICE shuttle contract is based in Mesa, AZ.
Posted inPolitics
CT DCF Commissioner Jodi Hill-Lilly steps down
Hill-Lilly’s departure comes as CT awaits another key child welfare role — leading the Office of the Child Advocate — to be filled.
Posted inMoney
Sales tax holidays under fire as CT launches its promotion
CT’s sales tax holiday, from Sunday through Aug. 23, exempts clothing under $100 from the 6.35% sales tax. Some say it doesn’t do much good.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Private water — a proven partner for CT’s future
Claiming that government ownership of a water system inherently delivers transparency, accountability and long-term value is simply not supported by actual evidence.