The General Assembly plans to take an “emergency” shortcut to pass legislation that would, among other things, provide millions in earmarks.
CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill
Posted inStudent Voice
Connecticut’s education crisis
I’m an education major and I worry whether Connecticut is a place where someone like me can build a sustainable career.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
No rest for the part-time at CSCU
Every worker deserves paid sick days and guaranteed job security while recovering from illness or a catastrophic personal event.
Posted inEducation
At public hearing, strong support for universal free breakfast in CT schools
The legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony Monday on a bill to provide free breakfast for all CT public school students.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Nor’easter snow strains CT’s road salt supplies
The CT DOT, which procures road salt for many cities and towns, could not provide more to assist in the immediate clean-up of the nor’easter.
Posted inHousing
CT working group recommends changes to 8-30g affordable housing law
The recommendations amounted to “more carrots” than sticks, said House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, who co-chaired the group.
Posted inGovernment
After latest Ukraine trip, Blumenthal hopeful for sanctions bill vote
As Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion, Blumenthal hopes Congress will take up his long-stalled sanctions bill.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Is geothermal the future of electricity in CT?
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel discussed her article about the current state of geothermal technology.
Posted inPartner Content
The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM
Jeffrey Epstein was deeply interested in the scientific community, and he used his power and money to keep women out of places they might succeed.
Posted inPolitics
CT lawmakers are divided over ICE. What to know
Gov. Ned Lamont has urged ICE to stay out of Connecticut, gaining praise from fellow Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT can choose to end child poverty
There are clear, actionable priorities that should be reflected in the state budget to protect CT children and strengthen our future.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
On Gaza, let’s believe facts over fiction
Ultimately, Palestinians and the world must hold Hamas accountable for corrupting their own land, promoting a death culture, and using their people as cannon fodder.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Blizzard to bring major power outages, long restorations to CT
A blizzard packing tropical-force winds and heavy, wet snow is projected to knock out power to “several hundred thousand” customers in CT.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Can geothermal technology solve the CT electricity problem?
A project underway in New Haven shows the potential of the system, which harnesses heat beneath the earth. But it’s not suitable everywhere.