CT Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement that he’s opposed to the mobilization but isn’t ready give up on the governors’ organization over it.
Bipartisan US governors’ group divided over Trump’s deployment of troops to states
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Why are CT Medicaid costs rising? GOP wants auditors to find out
The GOP caucus asked the state auditors ‘to reveal potential efficiency measures which could produce significant savings for taxpayers.’
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CT GOP calls for reforms to earmark process: ‘There’s no oversight’
Their press conference was pegged to an FBI investigation into Sen. Doug McCrory and the trial of former CT budget official Kosta Diamantis.
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Kosta Diamantis ‘told me to take care of his daughter,’ witness says
A construction company owner testified at Diamantis’ trial that she gave him favors and money to secure support in obtaining contracts.
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CT Mirror welcomes fall reporting, audience engagement interns
CT Mirror’s reporting intern will contribute to coverage and audience engagement interns will work on social media and newsletters.
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CT’s role in American wars — a historic duty to resist
We have to study the past to prepare for our future. By examining campaigns for peace by opposing American wars we are provided with lessons from which we can learn and take courage. In March,1967 a Connecticut man named Harrison Butterworth sailed with six companions to Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin. Their 50-foot ketch was dubbed […]
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How data can transform support for CT youth
Connecticut has the opportunity to lead the nation in demonstrating how data, when shared responsibly and equitably, can transform the way we support our most vulnerable youth.
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Luke Bronin, John Larson try to score points with fundraising claims
Challenger Luke Bronin reported raising $1.18 million to Congressman John B. Larson’s $800,000 in the quarter ending Sept. 30.
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CT Port Authority pays $11 million to finish State Pier
Kiewit originally said it was owed almost $25 million for extra work on the State Pier project, a figure the Port Authority disagreed with.
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PODCAST: When will Lamont announce he’s running for governor of CT again?
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article about Gov. Ned Lamont’s gearing up to run for a third term.
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Kosta Diamantis trial starts with prosecutors outlining alleged bribes
In opening arguments, an attorney laid out the case against Diamantis, including the variety of locations where he allegedly accepted bribes.
Posted inImmigration
CT faith leaders, advocates press lawmakers to protect immigrants
Faith leaders and immigrant advocates held a rally Monday outside the Capitol, urging CT lawmakers to prioritize immigrant safety.
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Sasha Allen joins CT Mirror as data reporting fellow
Allen, who started at CT Mirror as an intern, will explore data-driven stories and assist other reporters and the data team with investigations.
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Do private equity firms own 20% of single family homes?
The share is higher in some local markets, like in the 20 Metropolitan Statistical Areas where these investors are most present, than nationwide.