Rather than passing SB 2, CT legislators should promote the state as an economic and innovation hub by advocating for federal AI regulation.
Don’t let hasty AI regulation cripple CT’s small businesses
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Beyoncé, motherhood and Black mental health
For Black mothers, the journey to motherhood is fraught with barriers and institutional neglect, and we must acknowledge Black mental health.
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Why CT should provide Medicaid coverage for infertility treatment
By extending Medicaid to cover infertility treatments, Connecticut can demonstrate its commitment to health care equality.
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First expansion of CT paid sick days law wins passage
The Senate approved Democratic legislation that will expand CT’s paid sick days mandate into a nearly universal benefit by Jan. 1, 2027.
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Wide-ranging health care bill gets final approval from CT House
The bill would add protections for CT home care workers and boost preparedness for cyberattacks at medical facilities, among other reforms.
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CT House approves bill making it a crime to falsify police records
The proposal follows reports of “significant failures” by the CT State Police after officers were found to have falsified ticketing data.
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CT House passes bill with sweeping changes for nursing homes
The bill would phase out three- and four-bed nursing home rooms in CT and aims to provide better oversight of the management companies.
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A plan to get CT health benefits to a select few is abandoned
The provision — described as a “rat” — would have extended health coverage to a few unpaid members of quasi-public authority boards.
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CT House to put last ARPA funds toward higher ed, other programs
The House was expected to assign at least $360 million to bolster higher education, social services, mental health, municipal aid and more
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After Norwalk fire, CT to get $3 million in federal funding for I-95 bridge repairs
The I-95 fire forced the demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge, but CT’s Department of Transportation will get funding to help rebuild it.
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CT House passes expansive housing bill, with nod to New Canaan
The bill could end a dispute between CT and New Canaan over whether the town should be given a reprieve to affordable housing law 8-30g.
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PODCAST: How safe is CT for transgender youth?
WSHU spoke with Ally LeMaster to discuss her article on whether Connecticut is, as lawmakers tout, safe for LGBTQ youth.
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To tackle ‘deaths of despair,’ CT must fund more mental health centers
As a state, Connecticut needs to do more to protect its citizens from the ongoing mental health crisis by funding urgent care centers.
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Who is TaShun Bowden-Lewis and what’s going on at the CT public defender’s office?
Bowden-Lewis, CT’s chief public defender, was placed on paid administrative leave following disputes and a reprimand. Here’s what’s happening.
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Will CT seize its opportunity to lead in responsible AI?
SB 2 stands as a meticulously crafted response to the complexities of AI regulation, and is a testament to the power of inclusive policymaking.