The Connecticut chapter of the Young Democrats held a public hearing at the Capitol on Monday to build its own issue priority list.
CT Young Dems hold public hearing to ‘amplify’ Gen Z
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CT sues United Illuminating over delayed cleanup of power plant
Attorney General William Tong said UI agreed to spend at least $30 million on remediation at the power plant, which shut down in 1992.
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CT’s 2024 legislative session begins soon. Here’s what to expect
On Feb. 7, the Connecticut General Assembly will convene for its 2024 legislative session, which will last through May 6.
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Many core services are eroding as money goes to pensions
As the CT government piled up cash, many core services have slipped or remain in the dire straits they faced before the boom times.
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Immigrants inspire us to value American democracy
The immigrants crossing our borders for asylum are not poisoning our country. Their courage and resourcefulness, their indisputable perseverance under the most extraordinary conditions, serve to inspire us.
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A question of volatility: Are Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails in the right place?
The first in a three-part series about Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails and their impact not only on state reserves and debt, but also core programs like education and health care.
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Same highway exits, new numbers for CT
No longer will the exits be numbered sequentially but, instead, will reflect their mileage from the New York state line.
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CT social service groups seek $180M to offset some inflation loss
The CT Community Nonprofit Alliance is asking Gov. Ned Lamont for a funding boost — despite warnings of a tight state budget.
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Advocates seek CT ban on sale and trade of ivory
The Humane Society and Animal Advocacy Caucus called for CT to ban the sale and trade of ivory after an ‘undercover investigation.’
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Charting CT: 15 major strikes involving CT workers since 1993
CT workers have been involved in 15 major work stoppages since 1993, the second-most in New England for the number of strikes.
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Cómo CT utilizará las cámaras de velocidad y de semáforo en rojo
La Legislatura de CT autorizó el uso de un sistema automatizado de cámaras de tránsito, por infracciones de velocidad y semáforos en rojo.
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CT will bolster home heating aid funding in February, leaders say
CT Democratic leaders expect to introduce legislation next month to supplement winter heating assistance depleted by shrinking federal funds.
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Housing advocates urge CT lawmakers to expand no-fault eviction law
Housing advocates are encouraging lawmakers to expand CT’s Just Cause eviction law, which protects residents from faultless eviction.
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No omnibus CT housing bills expected this legislative session
CT advocates and lawmakers say they’re chipping away at housing issues this year, rather than proposing the sweeping reforms of last session.
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A New Year’s Resolution for Connecticut lawmakers: Effect change on climate
Connecticut should update our landmark climate law by setting a net-zero by 2050 emissions target and individual sector-specific targets to ensure that we maintain steady progress towards our reduction goals.