Removing people from sheltering at New Haven’s Union Station won’t solve our homelessness crisis. We need a compassionate response.
The wrong way to deal with the unhoused population at New Haven’s Union Station
CT Viewpoints
CT Mirror ‘hostile’ toward State Sen. Rob Sampson
Legislators who raise reasonable questions about the potential unintended and undesirable impact of bills should be applauded, whatever their party or perspective.
Posted inPolitics
Lawyer leading independent review of state police has Lamont ties
Deirdre Daly, picked to lead a review of a state police ticket scandal, has ties to Oak HC/FT, the firm co-founded by Annie Lamont.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy seeks accountability from Coast Guard in spending bill
Murphy’s measure would require a report from the Coast Guard and a review of other sexual assault claims at its CT-based academy.
Posted inGovernment
Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
Posted inPartner Content
Free-standing birth centers will offer alternative to Connecticut hospitals
As traditional hospital maternity wards in some rural areas are closing, free-standing birth centers can operate in CT starting in 2024.
CT Viewpoints
Want to be a true patriot? Serve on a jury
When a jury summons arrives in the mail, don’t think of ways to get out of it — consider that it’s a way you can give back to our democracy.
CT Viewpoints
Should teachers be activists?
Educators should be teaching our kids critical thinking. That doesn’t mean giving them just one side of an issue.
Posted inJustice
CT state police false tickets scandal prompts state, federal inquiries
A recent report said CT state police falsified over 25,000 traffic stop records. Investigations are underway — and the count could be higher.
Posted inJustice
CT could be liable for $60M after ruling in case involving Henry Lee
CT will appeal after a federal judge ruled against the state’s motions to dismiss a case involving Dr. Henry Lee.
Posted inHousing
New Haven needs 8,400 new homes as young people move in, report says
More young people moving into New Haven are looking for affordable housing options. A new report says zoning reforms could help provide that.
Posted inTransportation
Lamont pitches electric cars — and the new regs promoting them
New CT regulations for electric cars will reinforce the direction already set by makers of cars and trucks, in concert with federal policy.
Posted inEconomic Development
Tesla skirts CT direct sales ban, plans retail location at Mohegan Sun
For Connecticut EV enthusiasts, picking up a Tesla meant driving across state lines — but soon, they will be able to buy one at Mohegan Sun.
Posted inPartner Content
First New Haven babies get their bonds
CT children covered by Husky health insurance will come into the world with access to state-funded trusts they can claim come adulthood.
Posted inData
Breakdown of Social Security beneficiaries in Connecticut
More than three quarters of Social Security beneficiaries in Connecticut are retired workers, while about 10% of them are receiving disability income.