The conservatorship system in Connecticut is inherently flawed, but a solid solution at fixing it seems out of reach.
Connecticut’s conservatorship system is failing those who need it most
Posted inJustice
An investigation uncovered collusion over a key state of CT hire: What to know
Aimee Plourde was hired into a high-ranking position after human resources officer Marybeth Bonsignore emailed interview questions to her in advance.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
50 years of safe drinking water
This month, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Posted inStudent Voice
Greenwashing by fossil fuel giants misled Connecticut consumers
Don’t let the oil companies fool you – they’re not environmentally friendly and they’ve been hiding the impact of their products for decades.
Posted inStudent Voice
DCF laws and the road to true child protection
We need far more widespread awareness of the issue of child abuse, and training throughout the community to help prevent it.
Posted inInvestigations
CT overhauled its jury selection system but racial disparities remain
CT has enacted several reforms to improve the diversity of its pool of available jurors. But minority communities are still underrepresented.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The night train trend — the old is new
When it comes to trains, everything old is new again: the latest trend for rail travel is night trains.
Posted inEducation
Aleysha Ortiz, CT high school grad who can’t read, sues Hartford
Ortiz alleges she was bullied, harassed and/or neglected by staff in the Hartford Public High School district, including her special ed case manager.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Here’s the biggest reason why CT residents don’t go to the doctor
Being too busy with work or other commitments is the top reason why CT residents delayed medical care in the past year, a survey shows.
Posted inEspañol
Qué saber sobre el programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles de CT
El programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles de CT ofrecerá a los que califiquen hasta $5K por año para ayudar a pagar sus préstamos.
Posted inPartner Content
Struggling with student loan debt? A new CT state office is now tasked to help
The office will work with borrowers to resolve their complaints, educate people about their rights and connect them with resources.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT schools should be places for growth, not failure and disappointment
We need an education system that better supports the learning differences of young people.
Posted inGovernment
Defense bill includes ‘incremental’ funding for a second submarine
Congress’ bill will give its annual boost to CT’s defense industry — but with only partial funding for a second submarine after disputes over procurement amid delays and budget caps.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont creates CT Office of Equity and Opportunity
Gov. Ned Lamont pushed against an anti-DEI trend by highlighting the hiring of the leader of the new CT Office of Equity and Opportunity.
Posted inPartner Content
Sexual assault, trafficking lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon set to proceed
Originally published by The 19th Representatives for a woman who has accused former WWE CEO Vince McMahon of sexual assault and trafficking said her civil case will proceed after the Justice Department let its stay on her lawsuit expire. Janel Grant, who worked at WWE from 2019 to 2022, first filed her lawsuit in January, […]