Even before the president entered the United Center, Connecticut delegates expressed gratitude that Biden cleared the way for Kamala Harris.
CT delegates join DNC in tribute to Biden — and focus on Harris
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To fix CT’s housing shortage, build a construction workforce
Policymakers must make a moon-shot effort to rebuild the residential construction workforce in order to increase production to the level needed to meet Connecticut’s housing needs.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: New Haven’s young climate activists ‘think globally, act locally’
WSHU spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, part two of a series, on New Haven’s young climate activists.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT officials say it will be ‘a long recovery’ from weekend flooding
CT officials said several small towns were severely damaged by torrential rains and floods and that recovery could take weeks or months.
Posted inPolitics
Former CT GOP Rep. Chris Shays visits Democratic Convention
Shays told CT delegates he wanted a candidate who ‘inspires’ him. He believes he found that in Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Why we must preserve the meningococcal vaccination schedule
Vaccinations are not merely a preventive measure; they are a fundamental pillar of public health that all children should have access to.
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Heavy rain pounds southwestern CT, leading to street flooding, water rescues, stranded campers
Fairfield and New Haven counties were hit hardest. Some areas saw 6-10 inches of rain, with 1 to 2 inches of precipitation falling each hour.
Posted inMoney
CT tax-free week 2024: What to know about the sales tax holiday
Connecticut’s sales tax-free week is a holiday designed for shoppers to buy clothing and footwear without paying sales tax.
Posted inPolitics
On a difficult night, Chris Dodd and Joe Biden’s friendship endures
Former CT Sen. Chris Dodd will be in Chicago for President Joe Biden’s speech Monday, supporting a friend whose legacy is intwined with his.
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‘Hottest ticket in town’: CT delegates rally in Chicago for Harris
Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Developing a path forward for CT’s disconnected youth
By October, the 119K Commission hopes to publish an actionable, multi-year strategy for Connecticut to get 60,000 young people back on track.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New Haven youth think global, go local to combat climate change
The young members of the New Haven Climate Movement know that change requires long hours, careful research — and the occasional protest.
Posted inTalking Transportation
EV envy or EV ennui?
According to a recent AAA New England survey, more than half of respondents said they would never buy an electric vehicle.
Posted inHousing
‘Fair Share’ advisory group disbanded after kerfuffle
The opposition to an advisory committee is a symptom of deep divides in CT over housing, and some worry about the lack of open discussion.
Posted inJustice
New London attorney named interim Correction ombudsman
DeVaughn L. Ward will begin serving as CT’s interim Correction ombudsman on Sept. 23 and will stay on until the role is filled permanently.