During the debate on HB 8002, critics argued that private equity posed a serious risk. I agree, but concern without action is not leadership.
CT can lead on housing by confronting corporate consolidation
Posted inInvestigations
A difficult week for Sen. Doug McCrory and earmarks
The FBI investigation of the Hartford Dem’s role in delivering millions in earmarks played a part in Lamont’s line-item veto of the earmarks.
Posted inEducation
CT high school students argue for increase in ECS funding formula
Students from across CT urged lawmakers to act on two bills that would increase the Education Cost Sharing grant formula that funds schools.
Posted inHealth
Will CT recoup $127M in taxes owed by Prospect Medical Holdings?
At a ribbon-cutting at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday, Gov. Lamont said it’s unclear how much in unpaid taxes CT will recover from Prospect.
Posted inGovernment
CT lawmakers seek to rein in Trump on Iran
After Trump officials briefed Congress on the Middle East, Senate will take up war powers resolution Wednesday. House to follow Thursday.
Posted inGovernment
EMS workers ask to be included in Lamont’s free tuition proposal
The governor’s bill offers help with college tuition and mortgage payments to firefighters and police. EMS workers want to be included.
Posted inPartner Content
After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers
Under the settlement, the Agriculture Dept. agreed to keep its climate risk viewer online, at least until plaintiffs receive the underlying data.
Posted inPartner Content
How the war in Iran is impacting home energy costs in CT
The increase in oil costs is particularly harmful to low income families who rely on fuel and energy assistance programs to stay warm.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT’s chance to align juvenile sentencing with science
The United States remains the only country in the world that still permits children to be sentenced to life in prison.
Posted inEducation
CT department says it cannot comply with DCF, homeschool proposal
The bill would require that schools alert the education department when kids are withdrawn for homeschooling so it could then notify DCF.
Posted inPolitics
CT to close transfer station at center of local trash dispute
The Torrington facility was the subject of a dispute involving two trash haulers and allegations of favoritism at the state Capitol.
Posted inHealth
GOP Sen. Harding assails UConn Health CEO Agwunobi
Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding asked UConn Health officials to publicly answer questions about Dr. Andrew Agwunobi’s qualifications.
Posted inGovernment
Blumenthal presses Noem over citizens detained by federal agents
DHS secretary Kristi Noem defended her agency’s practices but said she didn’t know the details of some arrests of U.S. citizens.
Posted inHousing
Where in each town can housing be built? CT guidelines seek detail
The housing growth plans required under H.B. 8002 will have to be specific about where housing can be built, the guidelines say.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont vetoes speedy earmarks: ‘My objection is to the process’
Gov. Ned Lamont cut grants and earmarks worth $4 million from six sections of a bill that sped to passage with little review last week.