The number of police officers increased in 62 municipal departments from 2011 to 2023 and decreased in 26, state data shows.
Fewer police in CT cities, more in the suburbs since 2011
Posted inHealth
CT Prospect patients, staff plead for YNHH sale in emails to Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont has received more than 100 messages from residents and workers about the sale of the three CT hospitals.
Posted inHousing
Sale of CT apartment complex tests state’s no-fault eviction law
A real estate company bought a Woodstock apartment complex, and its tenants — most protected from eviction under CT law — are fighting to stay.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
This Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, CT should do more to protect providers
CT can do more to protect our providers against hostile, anti-abortion threats — and we must ensure their clinics can keep their doors open.
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New London takes center stage on offshore wind energy development
Is it possible to overstate the significance of New London having center stage in this emerging industry that will supply local energy from local sources?
Posted inEconomic Development
Legislature seeks data center study; Concerns raised over delays
A proposal to study how data centers affect CT’s electric grid is drawing opposition from some who say it would delay critical development.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New bill outlines a longer path to zero-emission vehicle rules in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont said the measure, drafted as a compromise to a proposed phase-out of most gas-powered vehicles, was a “nothing-burger.”
Posted inJustice
State rests case against CT trooper who killed Mubarak Soulemane
Prosecutor Robert Devlin aggressively questioned witnesses about whether Trooper Brian North was justified in shooting Mubarak Soulemane.
Posted inHousing
CT affordable housing bill passes committee — with some funding removed
The bill, which is aimed at increasing affordable housing, passed the CT Housing Committee but was amended, including to remove some funding.
Posted inMoney
Plan to cut CT’s transportation debt could offer more than savings
The goal is to save about $70M in debt service payments and use the money to speed up the rebuild of CT’s aging transportation infrastructure.
Posted inHousing
CT attorney general probing lead, hazards at Putnam apartments
The investigation into lead exposure complaints at the Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill comes after tenants formed a union and went on rent strike.
Posted inPartner Content
Virtual nursing positions grow across CT, in effort to retain nurses and boost patient care
The Bridgeport Hospital virtual nursing alternative is aimed at extending nursing careers and reducing the administrative duties of nurses.
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CT legislators aim to curb private equity investment in health care
The push comes amid the financial struggles at CT hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, a formerly private equity-backed company.
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Use local media for state advertising
We can help reverse the decline of local news by supporting a bill to direct state advertising revenue to local outlets.
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CT government stepped up to prevent heating crisis
This bill is an example of what can happen when everyone in government puts politics aside to focus on the needs of those they serve.