Lawmakers asked interim DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton about caseworker turnover, children’s mental health support, homeschooling and more.
CT lawmakers express concerns while questioning DCF nominee
Posted inGovernment
CT senators back federal housing bill to address supply, high costs
While it has President Trump’s support, the revised bill faces headwinds in the House, particularly over an institutional investor ban.
Posted inMoney
Lamont strikes deals with 10 unions, but many raises still overdue
Most of CT’s 35 bargaining units are overdue for raises, and time is running out for Gov. Ned Lamont to settle with a key part of his base.
Posted inJustice
Sharonda Carlos tapped to lead Department of Correction
Carlos, who has served as deputy correction commissioner since Dec. 2020, will take over the top spot when Angel Quiros steps down in May.
Posted inJustice
Plan for juvenile facility in Tolland scrapped after outcry
CT’s Judicial Branch has canceled plans to open a 20-bed juvenile detention facility in Tolland, a project that sparked fierce opposition.
Posted inBriefs
Can bars sell THC-infused drinks in CT?
THC beverages are now limited to 3 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce container, and purchases are restricted to individuals 21 and older.
Posted inPartner Content
Bike and walking trails lose hundreds of millions under Trump
Cities and states are filing lawsuits and looking for other funding as the Trump admin. seeks to shut off federal dollars for public trails.
Posted inPartner Content
CT explores how to notify people convictions were erased under ‘clean slate’
About 150,000 people have benefitted from the legislation so far, but CT doesn’t have a way to notify people when convictions are wiped.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Look beyond ownership to protect patient care
SB196 provides a justified response to the actions of a few bad actors who have contributed to hospital bankruptcies.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
For CT moms, paid leave is a step forward, but…
On National Working Moms Day March 12 we must address the unjust disparities in access to maternity leave and understand the value of expanding paid leave.
Posted inEducation
CT bill draws homeschool families to Capitol in emotional hearing
The bill would require education officials to notify DCF when a family seeks to withdraw their children from the public school system.
Posted inHealth
HB 5044 vaccine expansion bill draws lengthy debate at CT legislature
Two bills, HB 5044 and SB 450, seek to expand the power of CT’s Public Health Commissioner to establish vaccine recommendations.
Posted inJustice
Bill to ban ‘convertible’ pistols in CT sees strong opposition
About 1,900 people submitted testimony opposing a ban on the sale of convertible pistols, and only 50 people wrote in support of the ban.
Posted inTransportation
CT DOT seeks permission to resume buying diesel buses
The agency has been prohibited from buying new diesel buses since Jan. 1, 2024, part of a wider effort to convert the CT fleet to electric.