The Connecticut Light and Power Co.’s request for a nearly 60 percent increase in its fixed residential monthly charge hits low-income customers the hardest and discourages energy conservation instead of promoting it.
Op-Ed: CL&P’s rate increase request outrageous, morally indefensible
Posted inPolitics
White House honors high-tech efforts at Region 6 schools
Washington – Connecticut’s Region 6 School System has been singled out by the Obama adminstation for its use of technology and digital content to teach students.
Posted inEducation, Money
Bonding approved for Sandy Hook school; cash flow woes downplayed
The State Bond Commission approved $5 million in financing Wednesday to plan and design a new elementary school for the Sandy Hook section of Newtown.
Posted inMoney, Politics
Malloy: Tax breaks likely for consumers, teachers, poor — maybe not business
Despite the likelihood of deep spending cuts in Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s next budget, the prospects of tax relief for consumers, retired teachers and the working poor are good. But for Connecticut’s businesses – not so much.
Posted inMoney, Politics
Are CT cities and towns no longer immune from state budget axe?
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy spared cities and towns from the state budget axe as he grappled with deficits for much of the past four years. But with sales tax receipts promised long ago to municipalities still lying in the state’s coffers, GOP legislative leaders are worried the Democratic governor’s days of sparing local taxpayers are over.
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Gay rights group gives Connecticut companies high marks
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay rights organization, included 14 Connecticut companies in its 2015 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report that assesses inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees in major companies and law firms.
Posted inHealth
Insurance commissioner Leonardi stepping down
Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi will step down next month to join an investment banking advisory firm, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office announced Wednesday.
Posted inHealth
$4 million grant to aid New Haven’s youngest
Over the next five years, the Connecticut Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Public Health and the City of New Haven will receive $4 million in federal funds to prove that providing integrated physical and mental health services improves outcomes for the city’s youngest children.
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Outside spending on governor’s race topped $18 million
Outside spending on Connecticut’s closely contested race for governor reached a record $18.2 million in 2014, a five-fold increase from 2010 that dwarfed the $6.5 million in public financing allotted to each of the major-party candidates. But fears of heavy independent spending on legislative races went unrealized.
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Senate moves Bolden nomination to federal court forward
Washington – The Senate on Wednesday voted to limit debate on the nomination of Victor Allen Bolden, the corporation counsel for the city of New Haven, to the federal bench, paving the way for a confirmation vote Thursday.
Posted inNews
Navy, Army go forward with purchase of 102 Sikorsky helicopters
The Navy, citing budget problems, had wanted to end a multi-year joint contract with the Army to buy 102 helicopters from Sikorsky, but the Navy has reversed itself and will go ahead.
Posted inPolitics
Deadline looms for Congress to extend popular tax breaks
WASHINGTON – Unless Congress acts soon, Connecticut commuters, students, homeowners and businesses will lose a number of valuable tax credits and deductions. These credits and deductions, known as “extenders,” aren’t a permanent part of the tax code and must be renewed by Congress from time to time.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Governor must maintain focus on kids
There is an urgent need for more public school options in the state of Connecticut, and families expect the governor to work with them to move the ball forward.
Posted inNews
Op-Ed: Governor must maintain focus on kids
There is an urgent need for more public school options in the state of Connecticut, and families expect the governor to work with them to move the ball forward.
Posted inPolitics
Pelosi skips Himes, naming New Mexico Democrat as DCCC head
WASHINGTON – In a surprise move, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi chose New Mexico Democrat Ben Ray Lujan to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, overlooking a handful of Democrats, including Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, who had been considered for the job.