Among the things to look out for in CT’s election this week are results of the absentee voting ballot question and the 5th District race.
CT 2024 election: What to look out for in this week’s results
Posted inCT Viewpoints
As young people in CT, we’re voting for climate action
Many young activists are repeatedly told we are the “future” and will “save the climate,” even while those in elected office have the power and ability to act.
Posted inStudent Voice
Could colleges make it easier to vote?
The presidential election is here, but some college students have to be resourceful to cast their ballots.
Posted inPolitics
On the last weekend before the election, a flurry of rallies
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy led Democrats in a coordinated campaign over the weekend while Republicans fanned out across CT, mostly on their own.
Posted inEconomic Development
Immigrants make up growing share of CT labor force
CT’s immigrant population — which rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023 — is making increasing contributions to the labor force and economy.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Her life as a van nomad
Lorrie Sarafin is a van nomad in the American Southwest, one of the estimated three million Americans who live on the road. This is her story.
Posted inPolitics
Ballots in question in North Stonington due to missing signatures
Hundreds of early-voting ballots in North Stonington may not count after election officials told voters not to sign the ballot envelopes.
Posted inHealth
CT launches inquiry into cuts at Prospect-owned Rockville hospital
The state’s questions come a year after the CT Mirror reported unauthorized cuts at Prospect Medical Holdings’ Rockville General Hospital.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT early voting turnout: How many people in your city have voted?
Hundreds of thousands of CT residents have already cast their ballots. West Hartford has the most early voting numbers, followed by Norwalk.
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FAFSA se retrasa en 2024. Lo que significa para estudiantes de CT
Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre el proceso FAFSA, que ha sido una fuente de frustración para muchos estudiantes, este año.
Posted inPolitics
CT no-excuse absentee voting ballot question: Will voters approve?
A CT ballot question that would allow anyone to vote absentee without an excuse comes amid absentee ballot fraud allegations in Bridgeport.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Your vote, your way: Championing no-excuse absentee ballots
Voting is power and no-excuse absentee voting is another tool that would make it easier for CT individuals and communities to vote.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Teacher turnover, burnout, are hurting Hartford’s school children
Hartford students will not thrive in classrooms plagued by high teacher turnover, crowded classrooms, and burnt-out educators.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Rebutting the CT DRS tax incidence study
Presented as a rigorous and fairly-researched non-partisan policy tool, the latest Department of Revenue Services tax incidence report is extreme left-wing propaganda,
Posted inPolitics
CT sending fire suppressions devices to towns for ballot drop boxes
The action is ‘pro-active’ following incidents in Washington and Oregon and is not a reflection of threats in Connecticut, officials said.