CT’s projected Medicaid cost overruns create challenges for lawmakers hoping to boost payments to doctors who treat low-income patients.
CT projects $210M Medicaid cost overruns, challenging spending
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Enfield police station becoming the new principal’s office
Arresting kids in school for minor infractions has become troublingly common and risks exacerbating racial disparities.
Posted inPolitics
In CT, no-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot. Here’s what to know
In this year’s election, CT voters will be asked whether the state constitution should be amended to allow all voters to cast ballots by mail.
Posted inInvestigations
In CT, a balancing act between inpatient beds and safety concerns
As officials asked whether a CT psychiatric facility was safe enough for adolescents, another question loomed: If not, where would they go?
Posted inTalking Transportation
CT state leaders should walk the mass transit talk
Do the folks in state government know what it’s like to be a commuter?
Posted inEconomic Development
Planned Bridgeport minor league team, soccer stadium delayed
The minor league soccer team won’t be playing out of Bridgeport next year, but organizers have launched a youth soccer academy.
Posted inPolitics
CT delegate’s ‘present’ vote at DNC exemplifies Israel-Gaza tensions
Essam Boraey used his vote to signal dissatisfaction with U.S. military aid to Israel, a demand in protests and at last week’s convention.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT August primary voter turnout: low overall, better among Dems
CT Democrats were more active in down-ballot primary elections, while Republicans largely saw more turnout for the presidential primary.
Posted inPartner Content
Historic Hartford homes relocated to make way for children’s hospital parking
The homes were relocated about a mile away to make room for a parking garage and retail space that will serve CT Children’s Medical Center.
Posted inEducation
Bridgeport families rallied to save special education program and won – for now
How teachers and parents fought to save Bridgeport’s only pre K-12 special education program with an in-district therapeutic school setting.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Protecting Connecticut workers from heat is a hot topic
When heat is a concern, employers must — at a minimum — provide adequate cool water, rest breaks and shade or a cool rest area.
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Probable conflicted interests drive utility rate hikes
It’s beyond time for Connecticut government to take back control of our future, starting with full ownership and control of our essential utilities.
Posted inEducation
Amid housing concerns, CT lawmakers ask: Can UConn sustain its growth?
CT lawmakers reiterated their worries about UConn’s long-term planning after reports that hundreds of students were waitlisted for housing.
Posted inJustice
Lamont nominates Justice Raheem Mullins to lead Supreme Court
Mullins is currently an associate justice on CT’s highest court. If confirmed, he would be the second Black chief justice in state history.
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What’s that foul odor? It’s the anti-labor Project 2025
Project 2025 would suppress workers’ rights in Connecticut and around the nation, and gut the standard of living for our friends and neighbors.