New Haven’s mayor and police chief announced a warrant for her arrest for allegedly falsifying timesheets and stealing over $11,400 in overtime.
New Haven city employee arrested for alleged overtime theft
Posted inHealth
CT mulls Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers
Two bills would OK Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers, who act as liaisons between care systems and underserved communities.
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CT VITA Coalition supports a permanent refundable Child Tax Credit
A permanent, refundable, state-level CTC at $ 600 per child would support over 600,000 children, including about 80,000 children living in poverty.
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Two CT judicial nominees have questionable record on trans rights
On March 29, two days before Trans Day of Visibility, Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 20 people for judgeships on the Superior Court. Better it were April Fools’ Day.
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CT protesters say stop ‘Cop City’
The effort to build the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known by its opponents as Cop City, has involved violence, death and misinformation by the police, and sabotage of equipment by a those who identify with the opposition to the project.
Posted inHousing
CT could lose thousands of affordable housing units in next few years
Affordability requirements will expire on thousands of CT units, while others are likely to fall into disrepair and become unsafe.
Posted inPartner Content
Ridgefield man gets more than 7 years in prison for role in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Patrick McCaughey III of Ridgefield used a stolen riot shield to crush a police officer in a doorframe during the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Nearly 3,800 CT residents have food stamps, but no easy access to food
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s José Luis Martínez to discuss his article on a proposed Office of the Food Access Advocate.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
Connecticut College’s protests could occur at any college
The protests at Connecticut College should serve as a reminder of the extent of failed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across most higher education institutions in our state.
Posted inEducation
Stone Academy shut down. What does the future hold for its students?
Students who were studying practical nursing at Stone Academy haven’t been able to obtain their transcripts. Here’s why.
Posted inMoney
Spending cap expected to force CT panel to endorse lean budget
Despite record-setting reserves in CT, the Appropriations Committee is expected to recommend lean spending for the next two fiscal years.
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Opinion: CT can end homelessness- with proper funding
The state holds the power to fund emergency shelters and protect unsheltered constituents, and I urge the Appropriations committee and Gov. Ned Lamont to take this responsibility seriously.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT food deserts: In 24 towns, no stores accept food stamps
CT lawmakers are weighing solutions, including a food access advocacy office and tax incentives to grocery stores opening in food deserts.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Remember the dangers CT highway workers face
Visit the headquarters of the Connecticut Department of Transportation in Newington and inside the front lobby you’ll see a strange memorial: orange safety cones draped in black.
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A rift is growing in the Republican Party over birth control
Iowa is one of several red states that has attempted to pass legislation to expand birth control access — but some anti-abortion groups oppose the move.