CT corrections officers used a program meant to shelter them during COVID-19 to book wedding lodging and house their families, an audit says.
CT corrections officers abused pandemic hotel program, audit says
Posted inCT Viewpoints
What on earth can we do?
It’s time for you and me to let our leaders know what they should be doing about the climate crisis on behalf of our descendants.
Posted inMoney
CT’s revenues are finally growing faster than its debt, analysts say
While uncertainty still looms over the economy, analysts told CT legislators the furious fiscal bailing they’ve done recently was not in vain.
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New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker launches reelection campaign
Elicker became the first to announce for the position. But at least four other potential candidates have been exploring challenges.
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PODCAST: Connecticut’s updated ‘red flag’ law has helped police with mental health calls
CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari talks about his story on Connecticut’s updated “red flag” law, which is used largely for suicide threats.
Posted inStudent Voice
IUDs: An imperfect solution to an impossible problem
Women all over the country have been left reviewing their birth control choices, after their right to abortion was taken away.
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Alex Jones, crisis actor
Loathed by most people but loved by a sizable minority, Alex Jones’ commercialized cruelty beggars belief.
Posted inInvestigations
CT police: Updated ‘red flag’ law used largely for suicide threats
The number of cases using CT’s “red flag” law has increased sharply since June 1, and police are using it more to deal with suicide threats.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Metro-North fare increases coming
With Metro-North’s parent agency facing a fiscal cliff, hikes in commuter rail fares seem likely in the near future.
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The government failed to help Black farmers. These women created a fund for them.
Rather than reach out to agencies and lenders, many Black farmers turn to neighbors – including the Black Farmer Fund – in times of need.
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After stillbirth, undocumented woman organizes partnership to help others find better care
Undocumented women face many barriers to obstetric care. One Connecticut woman who lost her pregnancy is working to improve outcomes.
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Traveling oral surgeon meets small-town people where they live
Dental surgery can be hard to find in rural areas like Western Connecticut. One oral surgeon is working to solve that issue.
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The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice.
Bringing a new drug to market is expensive and time consuming. Private equity firms think they see an opportunity.
Posted inJustice
Defendant in West Haven trial guilty of fraud, conspiracy
John Trasacco was found guilty after days of testimony from West Haven officials, federal agents and Michael DiMassa, a former CT lawmaker.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont dines at White House, then lobbies Buttigieg over infrastructure
Lamont attended the dinner for President Emmanuel Macron and then pitched CT for infrastructure grants to transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg.