CT wants $6.1 million for fast-food workers who the state says are owed wages from the operator of service plazas on some CT highways.
CT highway plaza vendor underpaid workers, lawsuit claims
Posted inEnergy & Environment
State money for heating assistance unspent; deadline extended
Gov. Lamont extended the deadline for LIHEAP assistance, but state funds for relief remain unspent. Critics say the state was too frugal.
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CT Politics: ‘Bill of rights’ for non-English speaking parents passes committee
The bill, which includes a right to translation services for non-English speaking parents of CT students, passed the Education Committee.
Posted inPartner Content
Rideshare drivers rally at state Capitol calling for better pay
CT-based rideshare drivers rallied against low pay and bans on picking up passengers at New York City airports.
Posted inNewsletters
CT Politics: International Women’s Day, ‘coerced debt’ and foreclosures
Plus, new representatives get committee assignments and CT lawmakers weigh voting while incarcerated and ranked-choice voting.
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CT Politics: Should CT conduct background checks on nursing home residents? State weighs in
A proposal would require the state to check criminal backgrounds and the sex offender registry for incoming nursing home residents in CT.
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CT Politics: How are women faring in Connecticut?
In a U.S. News and World Report ranking of states on gender equality, CT finished seventh overall and first on disparity in wages.
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CT Politics: Public testifies on voting while incarcerated
A CT bill would allow all people to vote while they’re incarcerated. The public testified on it this week.
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CT Politics: Public testifies on ranked-choice voting
Four bills introduced in the CT legislature this session would implement ranked-choice voting in the state for various elections.
CT Viewpoints
Patients’ premiums should pay for dental health, not insurance company overhead
Plainly put, there ought to be a law requiring a minimum amount of dental premiums to be spent on patient care.
CT Viewpoints
American support for Israeli policy and military must end
American policy and American acknowledgement of real conditions must change. American financial support for the Israeli military must be terminated.
Posted inMoney
CT essential state workers awarded $45M in pandemic relief
A labor arbitrator has awarded bonuses of about $1,200 to CT public sector workers, with payments ranging based on a job’s risk level.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT now a battleground in fight over minimum wage at restaurants
CT is one of 13 states considering applying the minimum wage to restaurants. Wait staff currently earn a minimum of $6.38 per hour plus tips.
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CT Politics: CT Commerce Committee puts focus on arts and small businesses
The committee passed a bill to fund grants for arts and culture and a bill to let small businesses write off research and development costs.
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CT Politics: Bill centered around higher education tuition passes committee
The bill would expand CT’s debt-free community college program, create tax reductions for those who paid interest on loan payments and more.