The Greenwich delegation ran on a promise to protect local zoning control and that’s what we did. Don’t fall for hype that says otherwise.
Here’s how Greenwich state reps protected local zoning
Posted inPolitics
Leora Levy, a Trump favorite, loses RNC seat in Connecticut
Annalisa Stravato of Wilton won a contest that exposed fissures in a state Republican party scratching for relevance in federal elections.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont signs CT paid sick leave law; ceremony marks wedge issue
Democrats and Republicans agree that CT’s paid sick leave law offers voters a wedge issue separating the two parties in an election year.
Posted inHousing
CT housing progress isn’t ‘meeting the moment,’ lawmakers say
The failure of two bills left CT advocates and lawmakers frustrated with the slow progress of policies designed to expand affordable housing.
Posted inStudent Voice
Legislators, please don’t weaken CCSU
As a recent graduate of Central Connecticut State University, I can’t help but worry about the cost of public higher education. Is it getting out of reach for students like me? Central is the largest university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU). The system’s board of regents is trying to close a […]
Posted inStudent Voice
What my brush with Connecticut’s zoning laws taught me
When I was evicted for contravening zoning laws, it was an education in how Connecticut segregates housing opportunities.
Posted inPartner Content
New Haven teachers call on city to ‘fully fund’ schools ahead of budget vote
Ahead of a vote, New Haven educators and teacher union officials called for $220M in funding for schools. The budget proposal is $12M short.
Posted inGovernment
The Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down. What does that mean for CT?
Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided internet discounts to nearly 200K CT families, is running out.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why campus protests hurt
The Jewish community is not a monolith, and the connections that Jews on college campuses have to the state of Israel are varied and complex.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why clean energy is the future for Connecticut and New England
Coal’s end in New England presents the ideal opportunity to correct course and get our communities off the gas and fossil fuel rollercoaster for good.
Posted inHealth
For some CT kids, the mental health care system is struggling
With wait lists for care, workforce shortages and long stays in short-term care homes, some say CT’s child mental health system is crumbling.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Drowsy driving, dangerous and deadly
Be honest: Have you ever fallen asleep behind the wheel, even for a few seconds? AAA’s research shows that 41% of respondents have.
Posted inPartner Content
CT nonprofit affordable housing providers to receive millions in federal funding
Seven affordable housing providers in CT will receive funds, including one that owns and operates affordable complexes in Fairfield County.
Posted inHousing
CT ‘fair share’ study delayed; won’t be ready before 2025 session
CT mandated the study of a proposal to assign each town a number of housing units to plan and zone for. But finding a contractor was delayed.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
When was CT last hit by a hurricane?
Bob, Irene and Sandy came close, but none were a direct hit in CT from a fully fledged hurricane. Predictions expect this year to be busy.