The Personnel and Pension Board will consider a request from the longtime mayor to participate in a pension plan for city employees, elected officials.
Ex-Norwich mayor sought pension buyback weeks before leaving office
Posted inHealth
CT official: $115M in health care subsidies coming, despite delays
Prices quoted by CT’s health exchange don’t reflect $70 million in pledged assistance yet — and might not until late March.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
When a ‘bad-tempered doofus’ runs the world
Pay attention when a U.S. president says something both belligerent and strange to the leader of a European NATO nation.
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Childcare is essential infrastructure
There is no functioning economy without childcare. It is a load-bearing support for the workforce.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Giving a little time to a local nonprofit changes everything
When people choose to give back – even in small ways – communities grow stronger, individuals grow more fulfilled, and humanity becomes a little more human.
Posted inHealth
Report: Federal cuts deepening food insecurity in Connecticut
CT plans to spend roughly $27.6 million more on food insecurity through FY27, but federal spending could drop $180 million over that time.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: CT towns weigh speed camera benefits with privacy concerns
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Emilia Otte discuss her article about the increased prevalence of speed cameras in Connecticut towns.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Still interested in solar despite expiring tax credits? What to know
With tax credits worth up to 30% of the cost of a new solar residential system no longer being offered, companies predict a drop in sales.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT still needs a regional approach to housing
“Towns leading the way” is precisely what got us to where we are now — at least 110,000 homes short of the need.
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Alzheimer’s is reshaping Connecticut
Two bills focusing on earlier diagnosis, improved access to care planning, and a stronger national response to dementia are critical for families facing Alzheimer’s disease.
Posted inTransportation
As CT speed cameras bring in millions and more towns sign up, concerns linger
Eleven CT towns have OK’d speed cameras, and they report traffic is slowing down. But some concerns linger about privacy issues.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Facial recognition — at the airport and beyond
The proliferation of facial recognition and data sharing in many aspects of our lives is all but eliminating our privacy.,
Posted inPartner Content
U.S. Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller
The justices will consider whether the EPA’s approval of the Roundup weedkiller without a cancer warning should rule out state court claims.
Posted inJustice
Lawmakers question DOC leaders after audit flagged shortcomings
Connecticut legislative leaders said they’re concerned about findings in a recent audit report showing failures by state prison staff.
Posted inHousing
Many CT renters, homeowners spend too much on housing, report says
The report says CT lacks enough affordable housing, with many people spending too much on rent or a mortgage and limited to living in cities.