A woman who admitted to ballot abuse will likely not face consequences due to her financial situation. Some question the precedent that sets.
Why a Bridgeport resident’s ballot fraud case could set precedent
Posted inStudent Voice
It is time to put healthcare before profit
Waterbury Hospital’s story shows what happens when healthcare becomes a profit machine instead of a public good.
Posted inPolitics
Despite key bills’ passage, legislative session ends on sour note
A number of bills passed in the waning hours of CT’s 2025 legislative session, but many more died, and there were a few twists along the way.
Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers OK Sunday hunting, while giving reprieve to bears
CT lawmakers approved Sunday hunting on private land, but a separate bill that would have allowed for a bear hunt didn’t make the cut.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT HB 5002 is a bitter pill, but good medicine
The bill will shift many planning prerogatives long held by municipalities to the state government.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Collective bargaining is rebuilding America’s defense industrial base
Congress recognized that the 2025 wages for shipbuilding trades were failing to match the hiring and retention demand for the Navy’s growing fleet size.
Posted inMoney
CT’s $9.7B bond package to enhance local aid, housing
The borrowing plan would finance aid for cities and towns, homelessness prevention and security at places of worship, among other areas.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
After years of frustrations, climate advocates give tepid praise to CT lawmakers
Though tepid, this year’s reviews were an improvement over advocates’ criticisms following the demise of similar efforts in past years.
Posted inJustice
Lamont stops release of CT Dept. of Correction medical malpractice report
The report on malpractice and neglect at the Department of Correction examined 25 cases that led to lawsuits or could result in a lawsuit.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont forces legislators to keep elections watchdog independent
A bill would have subjected the appointment of the director of the CT State Elections Enforcement Commission to legislative approval.
Posted inMoney
CT legislators to hospitals: Trust us on taxes, again
CT legislators are out of time to shrink a $375 million hospital tax hike down to $285 million but promised to before it takes effect in 2026.
Posted inGovernment
An LTCI bill may die in the House, despite unanimous Senate vote
Sources say lawmakers planned to filibuster the bill after the insurance sector registered its dissent with a public hearing provision in it.
Posted inEspañol
Qué podría significar la “Gran y Hermosa Ley” de Trump para residentes de CT
La “Gran y Hermosa Ley” de Trump tiene implicaciones fiscales para individuos y familias, así como para empresas y universidades.
Posted inStudent Voice
Gen-ed is a waste of time
Supporters argue that gen-eds make well-rounded students. Many students feel stuck paying for classes that don’t align with their professional goals.