CT Mirror’s Erica Phillips talks about her story on increased submarine production at Electric Boat in Groton, and what it means for eastern CT.
PODCAST: An economic boom is coming to CT — but at what cost?
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Jahana Hayes tops George Logan in CT 5th District race fundraising
The biggest spenders in CT’s most competitive congressional race are outside groups supporting both candidates. See how much they’ve given.
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Blumenthal ups CT Senate race spending as Levy preps for Trump fundraiser
Blumenthal has a money lead in the final weeks of CT’s U.S. Senate race, but a Levy super PAC raised large sums over the past three months.
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Election 2022: Is CT’s U.S. Senate race competitive?
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is touting his record, and rarely engaging with Levy – who is behind in fundraising and polling.
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In CT Senate race, Blumenthal touts record while Levy struggles to fundraise
CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking a third term. His opponent, GOP nominee Leora Levy, is significantly behind in fundraising and polling.
Posted inEconomic Development
In eastern CT, Electric Boat military contracts launch economic boom
Submarine work is on the upswing once again, and eastern CT — with 41 towns and a population of roughly 435,000 — is steadying for the boom.
Posted inTalking Transportation
What Metro-North still does wrong
Metro-North does a lot right. But there is always room for improvement.
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Hartford tenants call on city for help with poor living conditions
Several tenants in complexes across Hartford are calling on the city to take action, and have taken their pleas to a City Council meeting.
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Himes, Stevenson sound off on abortion access, education costs in 4th District debate
The candidates for CT’s 4th Congressional District debated approaches to protecting abortion access and alternatives to higher education.
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Larson, Lazor talk future of abortion and Social Security in 1st District debate
U.S. Rep. John Larson, the 12-term Democratic incumbent, and his Republican challenger Larry Lazor found common ground on some issues.
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Lamont, Stefanowski joust over the Republican’s work for Saudis
Gov. Ned Lamont said Bob Stefanowski’s work for the Saudis calls into question his opponent’s fitness and independence.
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Marijuana use on the rise among women
Stats complied by Flowhub, a cannabis tech company, report that from early 2020 to late 2021, cannabis sales to women increased by 55%.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Their children need us
Children are innocent and vulnerable members of our communities. When violence, arrest, and/or loss occurs, they deserve to be surrounded in love, gentleness, compassion, and, when they feel able, fun.
Posted inEducation
Towns say CT must remain a partner in upgrading school air quality
CT is using federal ARPA funds to help towns pay for air quality improvements in their schools. But what happens when that money runs out?
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For a 21st century education, study the liberal arts
Are narrowly defined career-ready certificate programs the best way to prepare our college students for a 21st century economy? The evidence says no.