Tracey Wilson –- an educator, scholar, and documentarian– leaves behind a lasting legacy that will live on in West Hartford as she passes her torch to the next generation of history teachers.
Her life’s mission: Keeping the historical record straight
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On protecting LGBTQ elders
Connecticut has been a leader in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. We hope the state will continue this leadership and pass HB 6913.
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In New Haven, FEMA funds feed the hungry
If the Trump administration shuts down FEMA and the EFSP grant is no more, our fight against hunger and homelessness in Greater New Haven will lose key funding and be disrupted.
Posted inGovernment
CT’s Linda McMahon confirmed as Trump education secretary
McMahon will take the helm at a pivotal time for the agency. Trump wants to gut it but would need congressional approval to shut it down.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lamont: Lawmaker’s conflicts before PURA pose a ‘problem’ for nomination
Lamont announced plans appoint John Fonfara to PURA as part of deal to reappoint chairwoman Marissa Gillett. Reports have revealed a conflict.
Posted inInvestigations
Lamont: Don’t ‘jump to conclusions’ about Gifford role in nixed audit
Deidre Gifford, the former head of DSS, was identified in an indictment that charged Kosta Diamantis and others in a Medicaid fraud case.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: CT’s congressional Democrats grapple with Trump 2.0
WSHU sits down with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her story about how CT’s delegation is responding to Trump.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont returns from India with broken arm and a veto plan
Defying a likely override, Gov. Ned Lamont promised Monday to veto a bipartisan $40 million supplemental special-education appropriation.
Posted inGovernment
Rep. Aundré Bumgardner charged with DUI in Groton
Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Groton, has been suspended from his leadership and committee assignments following his arrest early Sunday.
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Emilia Otte joins CT Mirror as new justice reporter
Otte will cover the justice system in Connecticut, including law enforcement, immigration, incarceration and juvenile justice.
Posted inJustice
Proposed bill seeks higher pay for CT jurors
Despite state reforms, minority communities are underrepresented in jury pools. Raising compensation could strengthen participation.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
Las peligrosas consecuencias de declarar el inglés como idioma oficial
Al eliminar las protecciones federales de acceso al idioma, la administración está ignorando los principios de igualdad y justicia sobre los que se fundó nuestra nación.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
A betrayal of American values
By eliminating federal language access protections, the administration is ignoring the principles of equality and justice on which our nation was founded.
Posted inInvestigations
Who are the 5 people charged with election crimes in Bridgeport?
What to know about the people who surrendered to police following an investigation that ended in allegations of absentee ballot fraud.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
A transforming age of extinction
Our failure to forecast a livable future for future generations has led to a present in crisis.