The wide-ranging bill deals with issues including access to mental health care, education, and libraries, among other things.
CT Senate passes Democratic priority bill on kids’ mental health
Posted inJustice
A month later, defense for Carleton Giles and his 71 commutations
This week, Carleton Giles greeted people who praised his service and called him a victim of political cowardice and fear-mongering.
Posted inHealth
Bill adding protections for abortion providers clears House
The bill protects CT providers who face disciplinary action in other states for performing abortions.
Posted inMoney
CT budget deal approaches, but the bottom line is blurry
House speaker Matt Ritter said a $300 million buffer could bolster underfunded programs. Gov. Ned Lamont and Republicans don’t agree.
Posted inHealth
CT health centers warn of cuts to services if funding is scaled back
Without a proposed $32 million boost, CT health centers would look to trim staff, hours of operation and some services, officials said.
Posted inPartner Content
CT Senate passes bill requiring financial literacy classes for high school students
The courses would focus on a range of topics including banking, investing and the impact of using credit and debit cards.
CT Viewpoints
If you think education is expensive, Connecticut, try ignorance
A 21st century workforce requires more than professional skills. Students need to understand and question ideas that hinder social progress—such as racism, sexism, injustice, inequality, and the climate crisis,
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Unprecedented times call for investment in innovation
This is a crucial time to encourage, support and investment in scientific innovation of all types. Unfortunately, we’re seeing just the opposite happen at the federal level and beyond.
CT Viewpoints
We must fund one Connecticut education system
Giving our children half of what they need will not fix a system that is wholly inequitable by design.
Posted inPolitics
CT House sidesteps debate over non-binary gender recognition
CT Democrats unanimously supported a bill to assess whether to offer a non-binary gender option on state forms. Republicans were split.
Posted inHousing
Will CT legislators pass zoning reforms before they run out of time?
Two proposals are on the table: transit-oriented development and fair share. Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed support for the CT transit bill.
Posted inPolitics
CT House passes bill to deter wrong-way drivers
The CT House unanimously passed a bill that would continue efforts to identity risky exit ramps and provide detection and warning systems.
Posted inGovernment
CT Dems reject SNAP work requirements in debt limit talks
Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, said she is ‘very concerned’ by the GOP push in Congress for stricter requirements to access food stamps.
Posted inEspañol
Escuelas charter en CT: Lo que usted necesita saber
¿Qué es una escuela charter? ¿Cómo se financian? ¿Cuántas hay en CT? Contestamos sus preguntas.
Posted inNewsletters
On Balance: The COVID emergency and CT’s economic resilience
Erica E. Phillips writes about CT’s economic resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s proposed tax cut.