Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget director acknowledged Monday there’s little likelihood all of the tax relief promised on the campaign trail can be provided in the next state budget, which faces a major deficit projection. And while the governor promised new tax relief for college graduates struggling with student loan debt, budget director Benjamin Barnes said Connecticut’s public colleges and universities probably won’t be spared emergency budget cuts due out this week.
Budget chief: Some tax cuts may have to wait; CT colleges likely to face cuts
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Malloy doubts CT public has appetite for expanded gaming
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy didn’t take a position early Monday on the prospect of expanded casino gaming in Connecticut, though he did predict the preliminary proposal offered by the Mohegan tribe would not go forward at this time. The governor said if the state’s recent dalliance with keno showed anything, it’s that Connecticut isn’t looking to expand gaming.
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CT Supreme Court examining long, mandatory sentences for juveniles
With Connecticut’s legislature having failed over two sessions to amend state laws to comply with U.S. Supreme Court rulings on long sentences imposed on children, Connecticut’s highest court will soon decide three cases that have the potential to impact dozens of state inmates.
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Plan for more charter schools flawed in many ways
The state education department commissioner’s proposal last week to hand over more public education resources to privately managed charter schools deserves an ‘F’ as both ‘incomplete’ and tone deaf
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Op-Ed: Plan for more charter schools flawed in many ways
The state education department commissioner’s proposal last week to hand over more public education resources to privately managed charter schools deserves an ‘F’ as both ‘incomplete’ and tone deaf
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Once a heated topic for CT delegation, war bill now stalled
WASHINGTON – Debating and deciding what authority President Obama has to conduct a war against and Islamic group known as ISIS was once a hot topic among lawmakers, including those representing Connecticut on Capitol Hill. But post-election, there’s a little sense of urgency, and little pushback on GOP demands that the issue be handled by the next Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans
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A guide to health care in Connecticut
Navigating health care can be confusing, but we’re here to help. Now that we’re in the signup period for Obamacare, we have everything from calculators FAQs to help you figure out how much insurance will cost, and stories to tell you what’s changing from 2014 to 2015.
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Faculty decry provost’s departure, president’s plan for CSCU’s future
Faculty leaders representing the state’s four regional state universities and 12 community colleges Friday decried the sudden departure of Provost Michael Gargano and formally condemned Board of Regents President Gregory Gray’s plans for the future of the colleges.
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It’s official: CT’s budget is $89 million to $100 million in the red
The state budget received its first official deficit reports Friday when nonpartisan legislative analysts and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration projected shortfalls ranging from $89 million to just under $100 million. Budget director Benjamin Barnes, insisted it quickly would be closed, and reasserted Malloy’s insistence that tax hikes are not an option. (File photo: Gov. Malloy and budget director Barnes)
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DeLauro opposes bid by pregnant lawmaker to cast proxy vote
Washington – Rep. Rosa DeLauro has caused a stir among House Democrats for opposing a bid by Rep. Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost her legs in a helicopter accident and is bedridden because of an advance pregnancy, to cast a proxy vote in next week’s leadership elections.
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CT advocates join in pushing Obama to limit deportations
Washington — Fed up with inaction from the Obama administration, Jose Luis Piscil, an undocumented worker who lives in New Haven, has sued federal immigration officials to limit deportations — even as President Obama is on the verge of taking steps to change the status of millions of undocumented workers.
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Connecticut does not need more charter schools
It is time to hold the Connecticut Board of Education accountable for diverting badly need resources to more charter schools.
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Op-Ed: Connecticut does not need more charter schools
It is time to hold the Connecticut Board of Education accountable for diverting badly need resources to more charter schools.
Posted inNews
High-income CT sends U.S. more in taxes than it gets back
WASHINGTON – When it comes to federal dollars, is it better for Connecticut residents to give or to receive? It depends on who you ask. Connecticut is among about 14 states receiving less in federal dollars than its residents pay in federal taxes.