Medical aid in dying requires the patient to self-administer the medication, which is optional and ultimately up to the patient․
Dignity at life’s end should be a right in CT
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Tale of a defeated data center in CT
Communities nationwide face significant risks from unchecked, large-scale data center growth.
Posted inPolitics
CT Senate passes bill limiting federal immigration actions
The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
Posted inPolitics
Betsy McCaughey, seeking GOP nod for CT governor, sues NY
GOP candidate Betsy McCaughey accuses New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of driving up electric rates by blocking the flow of natural gas to CT.
Posted inEducation
Legislative committee quietly strips homeschool language from priority bill
Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee passed the bill Monday. A section that would regulate homeschooling was removed before they voted.
Posted inMoney
House GOP budget offers big relief but works around spending cap
The CT GOP plan relies on shifting millions in hospital payments outside the spending cap and on CT winning a legal battle against New York.
Posted inImmigration
U.S. Justice Dept. sues CT, New Haven over ‘sanctuary policies’
The lawsuit argues CT’s Trust Act violates the Supremacy Clause, which says when state and federal laws clash, federal law takes precedence.
Posted inGovernment
Local groups urge CT delegation to back surveillance law reforms
Groups such as Make the Road CT and Indivisible want changes to Section 702 of FISA. The House will try to reauthorize it this week.
Posted inHuman Services
After tragedies, CT lawmakers seek DCF reforms
House Bill 5004 would make changes to the CT Department of Children and Families, some intended to address issues raised by recent tragedies.
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Veterans’ service leaves survivors with needs
More than recognition, veterans’ survivors in Connecticut deserve enhanced benefits and services.
Posted inJustice
Specialized care for girls in juvenile justice system has faltered, experts say
Connecticut was once a leader in gender-responsive strategies for incarcerated young women. Experts and advocates say it’s falling behind.
Posted inPolitics
John Larson endorsed by Rep. Jamie Raskin, advocate for change
Jamie Raskin became a symbol of generational change when he sought U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler’s post on the Judiciary Committee.
Posted inPolitics
Senate confirms nomination of CT insurance commissioner
Josh Hershman has been serving as interim insurance commissioner since December. Senators unanimously approved his appointment last week.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left
WSHU and CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas discussed the gubernatorial campaign of Josh Elliott, a self-described economic populist.