Bowden-Lewis, CT’s chief public defender, was placed on paid administrative leave following disputes and a reprimand. Here’s what’s happening.
Who is TaShun Bowden-Lewis and what’s going on at the CT public defender’s office?
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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.
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Deaf social services aren’t just for the deaf
Social services are crucial to ensuring that those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deafblind have the support they need, but also to ensure that families of deaf adults are relieved of some of the stressors of caring for a family member with hearing differences.
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Connecticut, ditch the edTPA teacher certification requirement
CT is one of only three states that still use the edTPA, and the test has made it more difficult to become a certified public school teacher in Connecticut.
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CT: ‘Safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough
Many advocates say state leaders could be doing more to protect LGBTQ+ students, but the debate among lawmakers is far from settled.
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Student protests on CT campuses: A focus on ‘steadfastness’
Students and faculty at CT universities have protested the war in Gaza for weeks, largely maintaining a fragile peace among some tensions.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Is CT doing enough to keep unsafe trucks off our highways?
As the CT State Police investigates the Norwalk crash, we should be asking ‘is the state doing enough to keep unsafe trucks off our highways?’
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Without saying so, CT House passes strikers’ benefits bill
The CT House of Representatives voted Friday to provide up to $3 million in aid to striking workers, with no explanation and scant debate.
Posted inHousing
CT House passes ‘Work Live Ride’ bill; sends measure to Senate
The bill would offer CT towns that opt to create transit-oriented districts priority for certain state infrastructure funds.
Posted inJustice
Facing deadline, Hilary Carpenter prison ombuds appointment in doubt
With a fast-approaching May 8 deadline, officials are uncertain what happens if Hilary Carpenter isn’t appointed to the CT ombudsperson role.
Posted inPolitics
A modest response in Hartford to ballot scandal in Bridgeport
House Bill 5498 would require publicly available video surveillance of absentee-ballot drop boxes and a quicker referral to police.
Posted inHealth
Yale New Haven Health wants out of deal to buy Prospect hospitals
YNHH wants out of a deal to buy three CT hospitals from Prospect, citing deteriorating facilities and ‘irresponsible financial practices’
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Is CT’s economy ‘growing’? It depends on how you define it
CT’s employment numbers and labor force participation rates are still above pre-pandemic levels, but the unemployment rate is decreasing.
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CT’s early childhood data is a mess. Use ARPA funds to fix it
COVID made children’s developmental and learning challenges worse, and we are handicapping ourselves without real time data to address that.
Posted inTransportation
New protections for CT airline passengers coming soon
New rules will allow airline passengers to receive refunds for domestic flights delayed more than 3 hours and file complaints with the state.