The change, which officials will vote on this month, would let a CT early childhood educator take care of five 2-year-olds rather than four.
Should CT increase care ratios for 2-year-olds? Legislators to vote
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En CT, el voto en ausencia sin excusas está en la boleta
Votantes de CT este año decidiran si se debe enmendar la Constitución Estatal para permitir que se emitan votos por correo sin excusas.
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Renata Carlos Daou joins CT Mirror as its next Data Reporter
Renata Carlos Daou brings a strong background in data analysis and programming to the staff of the CT Mirror.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT highway signs display number of road fatalities as crashes rise
The campaign comes as CT faces a concerning rise in fatal car crashes, with a particularly alarming trend involving young male drivers.
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How CT wants to combat ‘concentrated poverty’ with 10-year plans
CT policymakers will choose a census tract and tackle poverty within it. But how exactly that will happen is largely up to community members.
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Building more unsubsidized housing is key to improving affordability
Common sense reforms — like broadening 8-30g’s definition to include unsubsidized but truly affordable homes — would be a welcome start.
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A CT chief justice bids farewell, and another’s confirmation to begin
Raheem Mullins, Lamont’s nominee for chief justice, can’t serve even on an interim basis until an affirmative vote by the Judiciary Committee.
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Former Coast Guard cadets file sexual assault complaints; process could lead to lawsuits
Under federal tort law, the Coast Guard has six months to make a decision on the claims. If denied, claimants can file a lawsuit.
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CT housing case workers report significant burnout as the state’s housing crisis worsens
Case workers struggle to manage the demand of housing requests and the inability to help everyone who calls. That’s affecting their mental health.
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Community Action Agencies help CT stay warm
Families across the state continue to struggle with their energy bills, with some forced to choose between staying warm and other necessities.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT electric rate relief talks between Lamont, legislators continue
Lamont opposes a special session on rate relief but agreed to analyze whether ARPA funds are available to offset money owed to utilities.
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CBIA taps teachers, child advocates to set CT economy ‘roadmap’
Enlisting the education community in creating a business-friendly roadmap could address a perennial issue for CT businesses: finding workers.
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New signs: Welcome to CT, a small, yet immodest state
The signs proclaim CT as home of the pizza capital of U.S., foodie capital of New England, and submarine and basketball capitals of the world.
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The CT hikers who have racked up 800+ miles on blue-blazed trails
The CT Forest and Park Association tracks hikers’ miles through its blue-blazed trails challenge. Around 20 have completed over 800 miles.
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What Wiffle ball can teach us about an abundant future
Connecticut’s leaders must abandon their scarcity mindset and realize there is opportunity here for all.