Taxes in CT come from a variety of sources — mostly income tax and sales tax — and are spent on many things. Here’s a breakdown.
CT spent $50 billion last year. Where did it all go?
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
CT breweries changed during COVID. Now they’re changing again.
CT craft breweries increased nearly eight-fold in just over a decade, fighting through COVID and reinventing themselves with changing times.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Taking a small step in a world awash in plastic
By sharing what we learned this week, we hope to help others be more mindful of their own trash habits, especially when it comes to plastic.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Asbestos exposure should concern CT veterans even today
Because of the new PACT ACT, some 3.5 million veterans exposed to various toxins will be eligible for extended V.A. benefits
Posted inPolitics
No-excuse absentee voting in CT? Even the fine print is divisive
CT Republicans said the proposed explanation of the amendment doesn’t detail no-excuse absentee voting, but a committee OK’d the language.
Posted inEducation
‘Disconnected youth’ commission taking first steps toward strategy
The group tasked with addressing the problem of disconnected youth is still developing a strategy. But its goal is to get 60,000 young people back on track.
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¿Qué es el Fondo Especial de Transporte de Connecticut?
¿Qué es el Fondo Especial de Transporte de Connecticut? Esto es lo que hay que saber sobre el fundo estatal.
Posted inMoney
Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers
CT home care workers complained for years about late paychecks, so the state hired a new vendor in March. Some say the problems persist.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Utility worker internship levels the playing field for all CT students
This internship program offers Connecticut’s young people a chance to build a tremendously bright future for themselves and their families.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT winter heating grants could jump $410 per household
Low-income CT households could receive an extra $410 each in heating assistance, but overall aid remains well below pre-pandemic levels.
Posted inPartner Content
CT may need to reconsider the number of days for early voting, Secretary of the State says
Across CT, town workers have complained of limited resources and long hours — only to see a small number of residents show up to vote.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Homelessness: Not a disease
What continues to baffle me is how we continue to ‘feed’ homelessness by ignoring the impact it has on babies, toddlers, and their families.
Posted inPolitics
Anabel Figueroa loses Stamford primary after antisemitism incident
Figueroa was already seen as struggling to hold her House seat when antisemitism allegations arose. Elsewhere, incumbents mostly prevailed.
Posted inPolitics
Matthew Corey wins GOP primary, faces uphill fight against Murphy
In low-turnout primaries in Connecticut, Republicans chose nominees for the U.S. Senate and the 4th Congressional District.
Posted inPolitics
CT primary 2024: Live election results
Polls close tonight at 8 p.m., and results compiled by the Associated Press will be updated as numbers come in.