The new centers are part of a larger DCF plan to address the problems at CT shelters for teenagers that surfaced more than a year ago.
CT DCF to open new treatment centers for foster kids
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¿Qué es una línea de servicio de plomo y dónde estan en CT?
Sistemas de agua comunitarios han enviado avisos advirtiendo a propietarios e inquilinos que su línea de servicio podría contener plomo.
Posted inPolitics
Bronin opens campaign against Larson: ‘We don’t have time to wait’
Luke Bronin announced his candidacy against U.S. Rep. John Larson in a 90-second video posted on social media at 5:30 a.m.
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CT tax receipts keep pouring in — after lawmakers wrap their work
Legislators who watered down several initiatives in the new CT budget on the assumption finances weren’t as rosy remain frustrated.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
On whose wrists the handcuffs belong
ICE is not showing up to remove individuals with criminal histories. This is about immigrants who are members of Black and brown communities.
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The quality of U.S. healthcare and governance are linked
The tone and actions of our current Presidential administration and most Republican members of our House and Senate blatantly demean, denigrate and devalue the humanity of individuals less fortunate.
Posted inHealth
CT sues to stop Medicaid cuts to Planned Parenthood
States filed their own lawsuits because the loss of funding for Planned Parenthood clinics would mean a cost to them, William Tong said.
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PODCAST: Thousands of CT homes are still connected to lead pipes
WSHU spoke with Andrew Brown to discuss CT Mirror’s investigation into the thousands of lead pipes that may still be in use throughout CT.
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CT sues over ‘chilling effect’ of SNAP recipient data collection
The lawsuit seeks to block the Trump administration from conditioning SNAP funding on whether states provide the personal data of applicants.
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CT’s new ‘pizza plate’ gives visibility – not cash – to anti-hunger charity
The license plate, which says ‘Supporting Connecticut Foodshare,’ gives the nonprofit a branding boost. But it won’t get any sale proceeds.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The EPA’s decision does not alter CT’s efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions but is likely to make it harder for it to meet its goals.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT’s solar industry clouded by Trump administration policies
By ending a tax credit, the bill could slam the brakes on renewable power. In CT, and all of New England, the brunt will be felt on solar.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
States need to protect their citizens from transnational repression
I have received troubling reports of U.S. citizens, including ones in Connecticut, facing foreign censorship after criticizing other countries for their policies.
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Time to undo the pill penalty
Congress should act at once to revise the pill penalty and reject other proposed drug ‘negotiation’ schemes.
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Food security taken from children with celiac disease in a SNAP
The federal budget reconciliation bill signed into law July 4 only reinforces and exacerbates the food insecurity that children with celiac disease face.