Attorneys delivered closing arguments in a high-profile criminal trial that included allegations of fraud in West Haven city government.
Jury to begin deliberations in West Haven fraud case Friday
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It’s time for a right to counsel in Connecticut’s civil courts
People who represent themselves in custody, eviction and other cases are disadvantaged because they can’t afford an attorney. That’s wrong.
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‘Husky Harvest’ pantry aims to fight food insecurity across UConn campuses
What started as a class project at UConn’s Stamford location will soon feed hundreds of food-insecure students on four different campuses.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Paid sick days are necessary for parents and children to withstand the ‘tripledemic’
With three respiratory viruses surging in Connecticut, parents need guaranteed time off to care for sick kids.
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Final witnesses called in West Haven fraud trial
After two days of testimony from former state Rep. Michael DiMassa, West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi was not called to the stand during the local corruption trial.
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CT begins uneasy task of teaching its tribal history in schools
It seemed inevitable that a press conference on the development of a Native Studies curriculum for CT public schools would end awkwardly.
Posted inHealth
ConnectiCare to pull out of CT’s fully insured small group market
About 20,000 people are covered by ConnectiCare’s fully insured small group plans. ConnectiCare has 3,476 members through Access Health CT.
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Child care centers face staffing, funding shortages
The current picture is of a chronically undervalued industry that fights hard to provide crucial services to underserved populations.
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CHART: Two CT-owned utilities among most expensive for residents
United Illuminating and Eversource are among the most expensive investor-owned utilities in the country. Here’s the data.
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CHART: Connecticut had the second-highest average monthly electric bill in 2021
Connecticut had the second-highest residential electric bills on average in 2021, according to the Energy Information Administration.
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New loan program looks to support Latino small businesses and nonprofits
The Small Business Boost Fund aims to address the financial and technical barriers that impact small companies from marginalized communities.
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Connecticut’s lakes lack funding: the threat of cyanobacteria in your backyard
We have legislation in place to help us clean up harmful algal blooms, but these efforts have been underfunded for decades.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Biodiesel has to be part of our energy future
“Biodiesel has to be part of our energy future,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal said at a CT biodiesel manufacturer. Here’s why he’s right.
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Michael DiMassa’s affairs, gambling habits in spotlight during trial
John Trasacco’s defense attorneys sought to portray DiMassa as a sexual philanderer and gambling addict who was desperate for money.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin will not seek a third term as mayor of Hartford
Luke Bronin, Hartford’s mayor since 2016, could be a Democratic candidate for governor if Ned Lamont decides not to run again in 2026.