A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
In Ukraine, Yale-trained doctors treat complex combat injuries
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Reading the post-election tea leaves
In Connecticut, Republicans got slaughtered in a massacre that would embarrass Attila the Hun.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT’s pensions are not a piggy bank for the WNBA
CT’s $60 billion Retirement Fund exists to fund the retirement benefits promised to public workers, not to serve as a bailout for a professional sports franchise.
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Three unions bolt CT AFL-CIO after failure to oust leader
Unions representing more than 10,000 workers have left the Connecticut AFL-CIO after a failed effort to oust Ed Hawthorne as its president.
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP in November
The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration until Friday to make SNAP payments.
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Replacing Whiting Forensic Hospital could cost $700M. Now what?
A task force concluded the facility was in desperate need of replacement. Lamont set aside $50M, but a recommended design would cost $700M.
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Landlord files wave of ‘no fault’ evictions after buying New London apartments
In October, Alpha Capital Funds bought five apartment complexes in New London. More than a dozen residents since received ‘notices to quit.’
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Qué debe saber sobre la expiración de los subsidios de ‘Obamacare’
Los subsidios que ayudan a reducir los costos de los planes de salud de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) expirarán a finales de año.
Posted inHuman Services
With SNAP suspended, food pantries struggle to keep up
A Connecticut Foodshare director said she’s seen a 30%-50% increase in pantry visits, ‘and in some places much more.’
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Poll shows support for HB 5002 policies among CT residents
The survey asked more than 800 CT residents across the political spectrum about policies proposed in the sweeping housing bill Lamont vetoed.
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Parking at UConn: A roadblock to access
The price of parking at the University of Connecticut has become a university-wide symbol of inequity and frustration.
Posted inPolitics
CT Dems call 2025 blue wave ‘historic,’ a boost before the ’26 races
CT’s governor and the Democratic state chair framed the election as as evidence of a big-tent party eager to compete in the 2026 midterms.
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Congressional Dems say elections show support for holding firm on health care
Connecticut’s U.S. senators said the election results show voters want Democrats to keep pushing on health care amid the federal shutdown.
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Bridgeport advocates cheer ICE protection resolution
Bridgeport’s City Council OK’d a resolution encouraging protections for immigrant residents — an overdue victory, advocates say.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
PURA approves new rates for Yankee Gas customers. Bills could rise $17 to $20.
The decision comes in response to the company’s request for a nearly 27% increase in revenues. Instead, PURA approved closer to 11%.