The model offers a unique approach for parents with open welfare cases to spend time with their children. CT is looking to expand them.
At CT quality parenting centers, DCF creates a home-like setting
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut should not give tax funds to striking workers
Gov. Ned Lamont can veto a bill to prove our state is becoming a growth economy that’s no longer reflexively hostile to business.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Change happens when we care about other mothers’ children
Each Mother’s Day, I’m reminded that every mom wants the best for their child. But not every mom can afford that. We must help them.
Posted inStudent Voice
Why make college students sit through classes?
Sitting in lectures isn’t the best way for everyone to learn. Universities need to acknowledge this and adapt.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis arrested, faces 22 federal counts; 3 others charged
Kosta Diamantis, a former top-ranking CT official, faces 22 federal charges, including extortion, bribery and making false statements.
Posted inStudent Voice
Ensuring every child can rise on their talent
With the decision to ban affirmative action, we must find other tools, like banning legacy admissions, to achieve that level playing field.
Posted inPartner Content
Connecticut studying racial disparities in juvenile diversion programs
Juvenile diversion programs allow children to avoid a court record by ‘doing time’ in a structured school environment. But access may not be equal.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The First Amendment, due process and the CT sex offender registry
On Sept. 14, 2023, a Federal District Court held that the CT law requiring registrants file their email addresses with police or risk being charged with a class “D” felony violates the First Amendment.
Posted inPolitics
With no notice, Rep. Robyn Porter fails to show up at nominating convention
CT Democrats endorsed Steve Winter for the New Haven seat after Rep. Robyn Porter didn’t show up or announce her plans beforehand.
Posted inHealth
CT’s ‘food insecure’ population rose by 90K in 2022, report finds
Nearly 500K CT residents don’t have enough to eat, the report found. But more public funds won’t come for at least another year.
Posted inHealth
Prospect Medical sued by CT Hospital Association over unpaid fees
The lawsuit, which accuses Prospect Medical Holdings of not paying $1.75M in fees over two years, is the company’s latest legal issue.
Posted inJustice
Lamont signs CT bill codifying benefits for families of fallen officers
The benefits CT will provide to families of officers who die in the line of duty include $100K and five years of continued health coverage.
Posted inEspañol
Proyectos de ley de CT que no se aprobaron en 2024
Algunos de los proyectos de ley no se sometieron a votación plena este año, pero los legisladores probablemente los revisarán el próximo año.
Posted inPartner Content
Religious organizations in CT celebrate new federal funding for security measures
Congress approved an additional $400M for security upgrades at houses of worship and religious nonprofits across the U.S., including CT.
Posted inPolitics
Five reasons why CT’s strange budget journey won’t repeat itself
Supporters and critics of the new CT budget concede the path taken to craft the plan was unconventional — and it won’t happen again.