Years ago, a charter school only needed approval from the CT Board of Education to begin operating. But in 2015, the legislature stepped in.
CT Board of Ed: Lawmakers say which charter schools get funded
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CT businesses need more protection from online scams and cyberfraud
Over the last several years, there has been a proliferation in the number of cyberfraud and payment scams targeting Americans. Connecticut has not been immune to this nationwide rise. FTC data shows that our state is on pace to exceed last year’s numbers—both in terms of the number of cases and total losses. Here at […]
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Teens are talking to AI. It’s time for us to learn
If a chatbot is the first place a teen feels heard, let’s make sure it’s not the last.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis told us whom to hire, 3 witnesses testify in trial
On the fourth day of Kosta Diamantis’ trial, witnesses said that he steered projects to two contractors who admitted to paying him bribes.
Posted inHousing
As cold weather threatens, CT pledges $8 million for homelessness
The funds fall short of a $9M goal, but advocates said they are working to recoup the additional $1M during a special legislative session.
Posted inBriefs
Do employers use AI to conduct interviews?
Some large companies field millions of applications each year, and AI tools help recruiters manage the overwhelming volume of submissions.
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IRIS passes on Trump-era resettlement contract
IRIS has decided not to work with the federal government to help resettle refugees this year, citing concerns about severe restrictions.
Posted inPartner Content
These activists want to dismantle public schools. Now they run US Education Dept.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She calls it ‘the final mission.’
Posted inPhotos
Millstone nuclear reactor marks a half century: Take a look inside
The plant still produces roughly one-third of all electricity generated within Connecticut, causing great interest and speculation about its future.
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Collaborating on a long-term plan for Wallingford’s future
We can’t build the best community possible unless all voices are heard and sincerely respected. This is what matters most to me in this race.
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From Little League dreams to collegiate realities
Opportunities once reserved for professionals now extend to college and even high school athletes, with the pressure filtering further down.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis defense attorney questions extortion charge
In day three of the trial, Diamantis’ attorney, Norm Pattis, sought to shift the narrative to show that it was Diamantis who was being taken advantage of.
Posted inPolitics
Trump threatens Blumenthal with investigation after Bondi dustup
Clashes between CT’s U.S. senators and the Trump administration intensified as battle lines hardened with no movement on the federal shutdown.
Posted inHartford
Museum dedicated to Black equestrian history opens in Hartford
The museum, named after the first African American woman to work for the USPS, honors the ties that bind Black communities to horse culture.
Posted inHuman Services
CT will continue to fund WIC food program amid government shutdown
WIC, which costs about $200,000 a day to run in Connecticut and serves around 52,000 people, will continue thanks to an infusion of state funds.