New Haven prosecutors dropped criminal charges against Randy Cox, a Black man left paralyzed after his calls for help were ignored by police.
New Haven prosecutors dismiss charges against Randy Cox
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CT delays public hearing on Sharon Hospital birthing unit closure
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jahana Hayes joined hundreds at a rally protesting a plan to close Sharon Hospital’s labor & delivery unit.
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CT contracting watchdog close to adding investigative team
The State Contracting Standards Board hasn’t been fully staffed since it was founded after former Gov. John Rowland resigned.
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Winning the competition for talent and technology in Connecticut
Connecticut needs to build a new, ambitious phase of the state’s economic strategy – one focused on winning the competition for next generation talent, technology, and jobs.
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Connecticut needs to make the internet safer for children
Connecticut needs to make the internet, and especially social media, safer for kids and teens.
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Audit: CT officials don’t know if COVID testing providers were overpaid
CT officials didn’t track whether testing providers who collected public funding were also collecting insurance payments, a new audit states.
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Untold: What’s it like to grow up trans?
This episode we’ll learn what it’s like to grow up trans in Connecticut, and why this moment is so dangerous for the LGBTQ community.
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Jahana Hayes, George Logan differ on abortion laws in debate
In Tuesday’s debate, CT’s 5th district congressional candidates disagreed on whether Congress should pass laws restoring abortion rights.
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A pandemic of political ads
My fellow Nutmeggers, how sick are you of the latest pandemic? No, not the flu, COVID or Monkeypox. I’m talking about the rash of political ads.
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Thomas, Rapini talk laws, integrity in CT Secretary of State debate
The debate offered a clear picture of Thomas’ and Rapini’s beliefs on early voting, absentee ballots, voter identification laws and more.
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Affordable housing in CT’s elections: What is 8-30g and why is it a major issue?
A CT law called 8-30g designed to encourage affordable housing development has emerged as a key issue in state and local elections. Why?
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Across New England, a group is working to find – and save – native plants
The Native Plant Trust estimates more than 20% of the region’s native plants are in danger from development, climate change and storm surges.
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REGISTER: Growing CT’s Economy Through Science and Technology
Oct. 24 @ 1 p.m. — CT Mirror’s John Dankosky joins a panel of business leaders to talk about an economic development strategy rooted in CT’s strength in science and technology. Register here.
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CT state representative’s abortion vote subject of controversial text
CT Democrats’ text: GOP rep who opposed ‘safe harbor’ bill helped ‘prosecute women … for having an abortion.’ Some Democrats opposed it too.
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A more family-friendly CT should begin with safer streets
School drop-off lines are a symptom of our broken transportation and land-use systems, and a more family-friendly Connecticut should include streets that are safe enough for kids to navigate independently.