The gubernatorial candidate is campaigning on a plan to fix Connecticut’s economy. But first, he has to convince voters it’s broken.
Amid bleak reports, Stefanowski says CT’s economy is broken
Posted inCT Viewpoints
How Connecticut can move forward on teacher diversity
Connecticut’s “Diversity Gap” — the gap between the percentage of diverse students and teachers in the state over time — has been growing steadily.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
CT’s school funding model shortchanges some students
To increase equity within our school system, reform our educational funding model to allow us to center the financial and educational needs of each student.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont, Stefanowski find common ground on some issues in forum
Gov. Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski said they will welcome Ukrainian war refugees but offered few details on boosting the social safety net.
Posted inMoney
At least 248,000 private-sector workers filed for pandemic bonuses
Connecticut’s Premium Pay Program bonus payouts may be months away. And with only $30 million to give out, each could be well under $1,000.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender is changing the game
Justice reporter Jaden Edison talks about his story on TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender.
Posted inPolitics
Kamala Harris will be in CT Wednesday to discuss abortion rights with Jahana Hayes
The vice president is traveling to CT’s 5th District about a month out from Hayes’ competitive race for a third term to Congress on Nov. 8.
Posted inNewsletters
Election 2022: How close are Connecticut’s top races?
A look at national analysts’ projections for Connecticut’s statewide and congressional elections.
Posted inPolitics
National projections show key CT races tilting heavily toward Democrats
National analysts say Republicans likely won’t win Connecticut’s statewide midterms. Some GOP congressional candidates’ chances are better.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
Divest from the war on drugs
Just as we accept federal and state restraints on law enforcement’s right to conduct searches without probable cause, local authorities can put their own policy curbs on police use of traffic stops or investigations of drug crimes.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
The LWV’s debate rules haven’t changed
This is the first time the LWV has encountered opposition and skepticism by some candidates. But the LWV hasn’t changed.
Posted inJustice
CT’s first Black chief public defender embraces work ahead
TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who’s wanted to work in public defense since she was a child, has spent her career fighting for clients in Connecticut.
Posted inTalking Transportation
The possibilities for Shore Line East
Shore Line East is eyeing an expansion into Rhode Island, but it has always operated at a huge loss compared to Metro-North’s New Haven Line.
Posted inPartner Content
Pharma-funded FDA gets drugs out faster, but some work only ‘marginally’ and most are pricey
The FDA’s accelerated approval is usually based on a “surrogate marker” of effectiveness. Debate rages over the validity.
Posted inPartner Content
Refugee family nurtures culture in Hartford community garden
When refugee families were resettled in Hartford, KNOX Inc. helped them navigate their farming needs within Hartford’s food desert.