CT can no longer take money won in lawsuits to pay for the cost of a person’s imprisonment — unless they’ve been convicted of certain crimes.
CT’s right to collect money from former prisoners is curtailed, but not ended
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A better way for CT Democrats to nominate candidates
Having three open seats is unusual for the Democratic ticket. The most hotly contested this weekend is the race for Secretary of the State.
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There are ways to improve safety in Connecticut’s schools
Among the keys to school safety are improved communication, clear positive rules and consistency among all adults in enforcing rules and treating students positively.
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988 –A new mental health resource is coming to Connecticut
In October 2020, Congress passed legislation which designated 988 as the universal number to access the national mental health crisis hotline system, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) and Veterans Crisis Line. Since then, Connecticut has spent time planning for the implementation of this system, which will soft launch this summer, with a full-scale […]
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Oppose ALL war, not just Russian wars
Martin Luther King was correct when he said that we must learn to live together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools.
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An embrace of Juneteenth in CT, and a clash over its meaning
The House voted 142-1 to designate Juneteenth a legal holiday in Connecticut. The overwhelmingly positive vote belied a difficult debate.
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Photo essay: The last night of the 2022 legislative session
On the last night of the 2022 legislative session, weary legislators left signs of their efforts in the House chambers.
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Bill making it easier for felons to get professional licenses passed by Senate
The measure is a result of a yearslong effort to ease the burdens the formerly incarcerated face after they serve their sentences.
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CT Senate gives final approval to juvenile crime bill
Republicans have been hounding Democrats for a year to pass legislation addressing car thefts and shootings. This session, Democrats listened.
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Here’s where five of CT’s major housing bills stand this session
The bills aimed to address affordability amid rising housing costs, but as the legislature nears adjournment, their fate is uncertain.
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Talking about mental health is the difficult first step
We’re so used to being told that discussions of mental health must be private that we may not even recognize the censoring that is occurring.
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Accountability for algorithms: Moving CT’s government to transparency
As state and federal governments increasingly use algorithms that affect our lives, people should know where algorithms are used and be able to evaluate their efficacy and biases.
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Restaurants need a second boost from Congress
Thousands of restaurants in Connecticut are still hurting from COVID shutdowns and restrictions. Lawmakers must step up to help them.
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Connecticut needs EV charger installation done right
A nationally-developed training program for licensed electricians will ensure Connecticut gets what we pay for: safe, reliable, quality electric vehicle charging.
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Prospect of Roe v. Wade repeal puts abortion issue in CT campaigns
Democrats committed to reproductive rights fear a repeal of Roe while welcoming the jolt of passion it could inject into midterm elections.