We need to understand that substance use disorder is a medical condition like any other and provide proper, compassionate care.
Treat all diseases equally
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CT’s disconnected youth need an action plan
Some 119,000 young people across CT, age 14-26, are disconnected from education and jobs. Lawmakers can rescue them.,
Posted inJustice
Borrowing from Norway, a Connecticut prison tries a new approach
Correction officers spend unstructured time with the incarcerated in the new model, hoping to stem problems before they start.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Metro-North’s first woman president approaches the end of the line
She pointed to the railroad’s record high on-time performance and improved customer service ratings.
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Women’s Day 2025: Embracing our power despite the headwinds
As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, let’s amplify why we need a continued focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Posted inPolitics
This week at the Capitol: March 3-7, 2025
A round-up of news briefs from CT Mirror reporters about this week’s happenings at the Connecticut General Assembly.
Posted inInvestigations
Lawmakers seek overhaul of towing law following CT Mirror/ProPublica investigation
The bill would require towing companies to wait longer before selling a vehicle, and provide consumers with better protections.
Posted inEducation
CT considers anti-hate speech rule for college campuses
S.B. 980 would require colleges and universities in Connecticut to hire a coordinator to address complaints of discrimination
Posted inGovernment
Committee OKs bill that would limit contracts with e-book publishers
The bill would forbid CT libraries from signing contracts with e-book publishers that limit their ability to control how they loan materials.
Posted inJustice
CT lawmakers consider eliminating ‘non-safety related’ traffic stops
Proposed law removes several equipment violations from a list of legal infractions that CT drivers can be pulled over for.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT Supreme Court hears arguments in Aquarion rate case
The case challenges PURA’s efforts to impose a new method for scrutinizing which costs the regulated monopolies can recoup from customers.
Posted inHousing
Senate bill would require fair rent commissions across CT
Senate Dems’ bill includes requiring fair rent commissions in every CT town and allowing commercial sites to become housing as-of-right.
Posted inPartner Content
Blumenthal slams plan to reduce VA workforce by 15%
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the VA’s plan to cut 70,000 employees would have ‘seismic’ effects for the nation’s veterans.
Posted inInvestigations
How a Connecticut DMV employee made thousands by selling towed cars
A towing company cut DMV lines in exchange for discounts on towed cars, an internal DMV report says, showing the agency’s oversight failures.
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Young witnesses to America’s undoing
This new generation is witnessing an undoing, and they are committed to standing against it; let us their teachers, parents, grandparents, and community leaders stand with them.