CT lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt state college and university course syllabi from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Public access to CT college course syllabi threatened under new proposal
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In CT’s Black community, advocates combat organ donation myths
Historic mistrust of the medical system often makes donation discussions sensitive in Black communities. Advocates are trying to change that.
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Strengthen CT’s mental health crisis response
Every person experiencing a psychiatric crisis deserves care that preserves dignity, prioritizes safety, and connects them with the treatment they need.
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The zombie apocalypse is already here
The phones are like alien facehuggers, devouring all attention.
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UConn Health to take over DCF-run psychiatric facility
The UConn Health board approved a plan to take over adolescent psychiatric services at DCF-run Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center.
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CT on pace for tiny $6 million budget deficit, Comptroller projects
CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon projected that Gov. Ned Lamont is months away from the first formal budget deficit of his administration.
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Lamont visits East Windsor solar array, criticizes loss of open space
The tour highlighted the tricky political questions facing Gov. Ned Lamont and other Democrats who support CT’s long-term climate goals.
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CT educators alarmed as lawmakers advance budget without key boost for schools
The ECS grant for public schools hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 2013. Lawmakers just proposed keeping it flat for another year.
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CT Mirror chosen again for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
Investigative Reporter Jenna Carlesso was chosen to participate in what will be CT Mirror’s third stint in the Local Reporting Network.
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Agricultural lab expansion will help CT farmers solve new problems
As the climate warms and farmers face new challenges, CT is investing nearly $40 million to update and expand one of its agricultural labs.
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States, including CT, sue Trump over toxic air rule rollback
The regulation, known as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule, limits emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants.
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The likes of which we have seen before
If words won wars, then the braggadocio spewed by President Trump and his so-called Secretary of War would have won wars “the likes of which the world has never seen.”
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A lesson from Michigan about antisemitism
Of all the Trump-era falseisms– global warming is a hoax, non-citizens vote in America, tariffs are paid by foreign countries– one of the most toxic is that Judaism equals Israel.
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CT finance panel keeps Lamont tax rebate plan in play
The finance panel endorsed a 1.75% surcharge on the capital gains earnings of single filers with annual income that exceeds $1 million.
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Protesters call on Jim Himes to withdraw support for surveillance program
US Rep. Himes has affirmed his support for reauthorizing the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act, FISA. Many of his constituents oppose it.