Thus has been born the new CT Public Transportation Council, now representing both rail and bus riders… a near impossible task.
Transportation councils: cathartic but ineffectual
Posted inPartner Content
Education companies cash in on post-pandemic learning loss crisis
A visit to a recent education technology convention provides a glimpse of the frenzy to profit from the post-pandemic learning loss recovery efforts.
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More than 2 decades later, Hartford still bleeds green, says former Whalers announcer Chuck Kaiton
Chuck Kaiton, former announcer for the Hartford Whalers, is still amazed by how much support the team receives more than 20 years after its move to North Carolina.
Posted inTransportation
A shortage of engineers is slowing down work at DOT, officials say
The Department of Transportation is trying to recruit engineers from outside the state and work with corporations to make up for hundreds of vacancies.
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¿Cómo han cambiado mis derechos como inquilino en CT?
¿Cuáles son las nuevas protecciones para inquilinos en Connecticut bajo el Proyecto de Ley? Esto es lo que debe saber.
CT Viewpoints
The wrong way to deal with the unhoused population at New Haven’s Union Station
Removing people from sheltering at New Haven’s Union Station won’t solve our homelessness crisis. We need a compassionate response.
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.
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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.
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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.