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Education Dept. says it will release billions in withheld school grant money
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants it had withheld to schools for a wide array of programs.
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What is a lead service line? Where they’re located and why they’re unsafe
There could be as many as 8,000 lead service lines connecting CT homes to the large water mains that run under the streets. What to know.
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Palestinians are human
Two million people – including a million children – do not deserve to starve in Gaza.
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CT’s persistent affordability crisis
In several recent national surveys, Connecticut received mediocre-to-poor rankings for its business climate, economy, cost-of-living, and property taxes. However, these low performances are not anomalies — but the status quo, highlighting the state’s prolonged struggle to reverse its affordability issues. In early July, CNBC released its annual “America’s Top States for Business” report in […]
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A Buried Threat: Thousands in CT might still be drinking water from lead pipes
Up to 8,000 lead service lines could still be supplying CT residences and other properties. This data is the first public look at the scope.
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Willimantic: CT Mirror’s Conversation on Lead Water Lines
Join CT Mirror journalists for a conversation on lead water lines in Willimantic, Connecticut.
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Bridgeport: CT Mirror’s Conversation on Lead Water Lines
Join CT Mirror journalists for a conversation on lead water lines in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Waterbury: CT Mirror’s Conversation on Lead Water Lines
Join CT Mirror journalists for a conversation on lead water lines in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Posted inTalking Transportation
A better Danbury branch of Metro-North
Riding the ancient Danbury branch of Metro-North is hard enough, but now it’s going to be shut down for two weeks.
Posted inHousing
Document gives glimpse into CT negotiations on H.B. 5002 changes
A draft document shows early negotiations on a new version of a housing omnibus bill go beyond talk of fair share and parking regulations.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT forced to ‘ration’ EV rebates ahead of expiring federal tax credits
Consumer rebates for purchases of new EVs and plug-in hybrids will decrease from $1,500 to $500 starting Aug. 1.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
To offer modest electric relief, CT to borrow $155 million
Consumers could see savings between $4 and $10 based on electric usage and other factors in the monthly bills beginning in September.
Posted inHartford
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz holds city’s social fabric together, residents say
The jazz festival has offered not just a concert series to Hartford, but also an open egalitarian space: free, outdoors and welcoming to all.
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Qué saber sobre la propagación de nuevas variantes de COVID en CT
Dos nuevas variantes de COVID-19 se están propagando por EE. UU., y los médicos de CT esperan un aumento de casos en las próximas semanas.