Can a Connecticut court bar publication of a news story when information from a confidential juvenile court proceeding makes its way to the media? That’s the question the Connecticut Supreme Court will answer after New Britain Superior Court Judge Stephen Frazzini last week ordered the Connecticut Law Tribune not to publish a story involving a child protection case before him.
CT Supreme Court to rule on order barring reporting of juvenile case
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Access Health CT adds some plans excluding abortion coverage
Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance exchange, has added policies that exclude abortion coverage to those available from the state’s insurance marketplace. Their inclusion ended a lawsuit against Access Health brought by a couple who strongly oppose abortion.
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Natasha Pierre named CT’s new victim advocate
The policy director for Connecticut’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Natasha Pierre of Windsor, will become the state’s new Victim Advocate, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday.
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Lembo confirms CT budget is $45M in the red after governor’s cuts
After applying Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s recent emergency budget cuts, state finances are on pace to finish nearly $45 million in deficit, Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo reported Monday.
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CT spending cap threatens to squeeze education, other priorities in next budget
Though taxes and spending cuts dominate the debate over Connecticut’s budget deficit, the constitutional cap on spending is waiting in the wings for its turn. The 23-year-old cap has effectively begun to squeeze resources for education, transportation and other priorities and could also be a political thorn in the side of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his fellow Democrats in the General Assembly’s majority.
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Let’s start childhood obesity prevention in the classroom
Offering healthy lunch options in Connecticut’s schools and elsewhere in the U.S. is important if the nation is to reverse its epidemic of childhood obesity.
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Op-Ed: Let’s start childhood obesity prevention in the classroom
Offering healthy lunch options in Connecticut’s schools and elsewhere in the U.S. is important if the nation is to reverse its epidemic of childhood obesity.
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On Black Friday, Blumenthal shops for media
On a day when every newscast was certain to report on Black Friday shopping, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal attracted every network affiliate to a news conference with a bit of media catnip — a fresh gloss on an old warning to consumers about the sales and advertising practices at outlet malls.
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CSCU leader says balking faculty will eventually praise transformation plan
Gregory Gray was taken aback when faculty members of the Connecticut State College and University system rejected his “road map” for transforming the sprawling network of campuses. In a recent interview, however, he said they will come to like and accept the plan as they learn more about it and participate more in shaping the final version.
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Buy local and keep money in the community
When you buy goods and services from local merchants and businesses, the money you spend stays in the community.
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Op-Ed: Buy local and keep money in the community
When you buy goods and services from local merchants and businesses, the money you spend stays in the community.
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Newly legalized CT immigrants eligible for Social Security, Medicare, but not other benefits
WASHINGTON – Immigrants in Connecticut who receive provisional legal status under President Obama’s new executive orders will be eligible for Social Security and Medicare, but not food stamps or health care benefits provided by AccessHealthCT.
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Support Walmart employees in their Black Friday strike
Many employees of Walmart and other retail outlets across Connecticut will have to leave their families early to open stores at midnight for the notorious “Black Friday” holiday sales. Others will join a nationwide protest seeking better wages and benefits.
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Op-Ed: Support Walmart employees in their Black Friday strike
Many employees of Walmart and other retail outlets across Connecticut will have to leave their families early to open stores at midnight for the notorious “Black Friday” holiday sales. Others will join a nationwide protest seeking better wages and benefits.
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Food stamp backlog could cost Connecticut federal money
Connecticut could lose up to $3.7 million in expected federal funding because of continued problems in handling food stamp cases.