The bill would reform the asylum process, issue more work permits and stop entry into the U.S. when border encounters reach a certain number.
Murphy pushes bipartisan border bill as CT activists raise concerns
Posted inHealth
Sharon Hospital maternity services must stay open, state rules
The state denied Nuvance Health’s application to close labor and delivery, but Sharon Hospital can file for reconsideration within 15 days.
Posted inHousing
CT needs more money to combat homelessness, some lawmakers say
A group of lawmakers called for more funding for CT’s homelessness response, but legislative leaders say room in the budget is unlikely.
Posted inMoney
In CT, budget requests are plentiful. But budget flexibility is not
The leaders of a key committee have the same answer for the many CT special interest groups asking for more money in the next fiscal year: No.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT to partner with private businesses to boost parks, recreation
Under the “partnership for parks” initiative, CT’s parks could offer more camping, bicycle and boat rentals and event planning services.
Posted inMoney
The history of Connecticut’s spending cap, explained
For more than 30 years, one of the single-largest factors shaping CT’s budget has been its spending cap. Here’s what to know about it.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Why CT needs the fiscal guardrails
The fiscal guardrails are helping the private sector consider Connecticut as a place to do business again, giving us a chance to shake off the economic malaise that’s plagued us since the Great Recession.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Culture-war meddling in classrooms harms students
Teachers are our most important agents of change; they must be brave, fearless and dedicated harbingers of social justice.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT food startups have a lot on their plates, but relief is on the way
The upcoming ‘Big Connecticut Food Event’ looks to stir up connections between startups and buyers, manufacturers and other resources.
Posted inTalking Transportation
A CT transportation summit, or PR fest?
It was billed as a “Transportation Summit.” But the gathering last week in Stamford was more of a PR event than anything else.
Posted inPartner Content
Faster trains, new stations part of 15-year Northeast passenger rail revamp
Work will soon commence on a 15-year plan to upgrade rails along the Northeast corridor. The plan will invest $175 billion in improving rails.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
CT’s ‘groundhogs’ predictions are among the nation’s most accurate
Chuckles, CT’s official groundhog, is among the nation’s most accurate in its predictions. Punxsutawney Phil, not so much.
Posted inPolitics
Universal paid sick days a top priority for labor, Democratic leaders
The strength of labor and the political left in CT will be tested this year as a coalition seeks to expand the mandate on paid sick days.
Posted inEducation
CT seeks to fund teachers’ project proposals with $4M investment
The CT Department of Education wants to give thousands of educators the opportunity to pursue projects, with the cost of supplies covered.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
App stores need a parental consent feature for social media apps
The time has come for federal lawmakers to take proactive steps that enable parents to protect their kids from a harmful online experience.