Wanda Geter-Pataky, Alfredo Castillo, Maria Pereira, Jazmarie Melendez and Margaret Joyce allegedly abused the absentee ballot system in 2023.
Bridgeport Democrats in court to face election-related charges
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CT electricity: market or oligopoly?
Electricity on the wholesale market in CT is being scalped by wholesale suppliers — corporations that have inserted themselves between power plants and the regulated utilities.
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CT farmers face federal funding uncertainty just in time for spring start-up
The uncertainty over federal farm funding, as well as layoffs at the USDA, come as farmers are in their heaviest spending time of the year.
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¿Quiénes son los acusados de delitos electorales en Bridgeport?
Qué saber sobre los que se entregaron a la policía luego de una investigación que terminó en acusaciones de fraude en el voto en ausencia.
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Trump administration’s ‘irreparable’ cut in NIH research funds blocked by judge
A federal judge in Mass. granted a nationwide preliminary injunction, blocking a proposed 15% cap on Facilities and Administrative fees.
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CSCU Chancellor Cheng’s misspending and the public’s right to know
In a hearing before state legislators last month, Terrence Cheng, chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, apologized again and again. He apologized for inappropriate spending and misuse of a state credit card during his three-year tenure. He apologized for indiscretions that included acceptance of a hefty moving allowance without having moved. […]
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Ratepayers deserve answers on PURA changes
Critical questions need thoughtful consideration before state leaders move forward with changes to the regulatory framework for utility services.
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Fostering antisemitism in Connecticut
In Connecticut, antisemitism reached a new high in 2023.
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Senator seeking PURA nomination owns business probed by PURA
A company owned by state Sen. John Fonfara was probed by PURA last year to determine whether it needed a license to operate.
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William H. Bright Jr. confirmed as justice of CT Supreme Court
Former Rep. Michael D’Agostino, D-Hamden, and former Senate Minority Leader Kevin C. Kelly, R-Stratford, were among the new judges.
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Lamont to sign new bills that provide same funding as vetoed bills
The bills avoid a veto override fight by providing funding for special education and nonprofits from money outside the spending cap.
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Report: State failed to protect child from a decade of sexual abuse
The Child Advocate’s report says the state failed to investigate despite repeated concerns around the treatment of children at the home.
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CT lawmakers approve 5-year plan focused on climate change, housing
The Plan of Conservation and Development says climate change should be a central tenet in discussions about where and how CT builds.
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CTECS violated state, federal law in denying admission to students with disabilities
Investigation found tech schools denied admission to students who’d received disciplinary infractions, excluded students with disabilities
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There’s still time to talk about reasonable Medicaid rates…
For every dollar it costs to care for a Medicaid patient, the state pays hospitals 87 cents.