The Great Meadows Marsh in Stratford was treated as an ugly nuisance for years, but now it’s the focus of a $4 million restoration project.
New England once took salt marshes for granted. But the tides are changing
Posted inCT Viewpoints
A 100% renewable energy economy would be win-win-win for Connecticut
A study from Stanford University has put to rest some of the myths surrounding renewable energy and highlighted the benefits of a 100% clean energy power economy
Posted inCT Viewpoints
A direct confrontation with Russia must be avoided
We may admire the Ukrainians’ bravery, but the potential destruction of our country is not worth escalating this war
Posted inMoney
CT contracting watchdog clears key hurdle to add investigative staff
The measure also would expand the board’s authority to probe quasi-public agencies and would shield it from emergency budget cuts.
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Mud season in Connecticut
March has been a muddy time for early childhood providers. And it’s been muddy in the way that adults experience mud – messy.
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Connecticut must be next to ban deceptive interrogation tactics
The legislature should pass Senate Bill 306, which will close the door on law enforcement’s use of harmful and unnecessary methods of securing confessions,
Posted inJustice
Crime victims’ concerns and patients’ rights at odds in debate over Whiting bill
A bill would make it easier for people found not guilty by reason of insanity to earn release from Whiting Forensic Hospital.
Posted inMoney
Fuel tax holiday could stick CT gas stations with a big bill
Gasoline will be cheaper for CT consumers on Friday, but gas stations that fill up their own tanks this week might be selling it at a loss.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
The case for mental health support for Black women
There is a higher incidence of young Black girls attempting suicide than by their white counterparts. How did we get here?
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Two tax changes to support Connecticut families, boost workforce and economy
The United Ways of Connecticut support permanently increasing the state earned income tax credit and creating a state child tax credit.
Posted inPodcasts
PODCAST: Tom Condon on the resettlement of Afghan refugees in CT
In September, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the White House would ask Connecticut to accept “as many as 310 Afghan refugees for resettlement.” The effort has gone better than expected.
Posted inGovernment
CT welcomes Afghan evacuees with open arms — and driver’s licenses
More than 700 Afghans have come to CT since September, more than double the original target, thanks to partnerships and public support.
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Paid Post: UConn faculty winning NSF CAREER awards at record-breaking pace
The university is seeing a remarkable increase in the number of major National Science Foundation awards for early-career faculty members.
Posted inTalking Transportation
CT’s gas tax holiday is costly election year pandering
While the savings may be tiny for each driver, the loss of tax revenue for the state’s Special Transportation Fund will be significant.
Posted inPartner Content
As Ketanji Brown Jackson testified, Black women saw themselves reflected
Since the announcement of Jackson’s nomination on February 25, the White House and her allies have cast her as a nominee who is both accomplished and can relate a range of life experiences.