Some lawmakers want to get rid of a tax credit program designed to encourage film production in the state — but others want to expand it.
CT film tax credit: Some want to cut it, some want more
Posted inPartner Content
Ten groups tapped to counter New Haven absenteeism
New Haven schools plan to partner with 10 community organizations in a bid to curb too-high rates of chronic absenteeism.
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Lamont ha propuesto el próximo presupuesto de Connecticut. ¿Qué hay ahí adentro?
El 8 de febrero, el Gobernador Ned Lamont presentó a los Legisladores un presupuesto de dos años de $50,500 millones.
Posted inOpinion, Sightlines
Should CT adopt mandatory voting? Idea has massive cons — and some pros
This may be a horrible idea. But it is appealing because more people should be voting and we should be designing ways to make it easier.
CT Viewpoints
CT’s Bottle Bill: Better than ever, but still facing challenges
It is the time to stand strong, protect CT’s modernized bottle bill, and let the state’s single-best recycling system do what it does best.
CT Viewpoints
State needs to turn the corner on bureaucracy
Today in Connecticut, it often takes years and vast sums of money to get things done, to initiate constructive change and to enjoy the benefits of innovation.
Posted inJustice
Mayors and moms call for reforms to target repeat gun offenders
One provision would give CT judges the right to curtail bail for repeat gun offenders. Another would create more ‘gun dockets’ in CT courts.
Posted inHealth
CT urged to offer HUSKY to people under 26 of any immigration status
Advocates wrote to legislators and spoke at a hearing urging CT to expand Medicaid to people 25 and younger regardless of immigration status.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: How far does Lamont’s hospital immunity stretch? Connecticut Supreme Court to decide
CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari talks about the article he wrote with Jenna Carlesso on a lawsuit that will test the limits of hospital immunity.
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A slew of state proposals shows the threat of ‘forever chemicals’
Many legislatures, including CT’s, are weighing bills to crack down on the “forever chemicals” that are shown to cause myriad health issues.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT legislators vow harder look at utilities, and a regulator applauds
Connecticut’s expensive electric rates are fueling an effort to revise regulations governing Eversource and other utilities.
CT Viewpoints
Finding shelter in love, and love in shelter
As we move forward in these unsettling times, it is imperative that love be our guiding principle.
CT Viewpoints
How will we train our police after Nichols?
Was the police behavior that resulted in Tyre Nichol’s death the result of how the police who killed him were trained?
Posted inEducation
CT students experiencing homelessness could increase, data show
The number of students experiencing homelessness in Connecticut this year could be the highest it’s been since 2017-18, an official said.
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CT Paid Leave Authority to withhold $375,000 from claims company
The program, administered by Aflac, served fewer people than experts expected. About one-third of all claims filed last year were denied.