In 2020, Kosta Diamantis mounted a furious defense against an accusatory memo. He is still defending himself, but now the stakes are higher.
An unsigned memo provoked a vigorous defense from Kosta Diamantis
The Supreme Court debate reveals the unique ways Black women are questioned
A recent survey shows that public perception of candidates’ readiness for the Supreme Court varies by race.
The migraine breakthrough
An international group of neurologists has deciphered the mystery of why people get migraines and, in doing so, has determined how to greatly reduce their frequency and severity.
As Melissa McCaw departs, Lamont steps up damage control on scandal
Gov. Ned Lamont praised his departing budget director Melissa McCaw then pivoted to efforts to rebuild confidence in his administration.
CT budget panel pushes for tighter control of state contracting
The General Assembly’s budget-writing panel is pushing back against Gov. Ned Lamont to assume greater control over contracting policies.
Blumenthal applauds nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to high court
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson exemplifies the core values of the Democratic party.
CSCU board increases community college tuition
CSCU leaders say increasing labor costs, running out of federal funds and declining enrollment are some of the reasons for the tuition hike.
UConn Health’s mission is public service for our state
I remain troubled and perplexed by the level of misunderstanding and mistaken assumptions that continue to be perpetuated regarding UConn Health, our mission, and our finances.
Three voices on medical aid-in-dying
Three people share their experience and explain why they favor legislation allowing medical aid in dying.
Change solar regulations to achieve climate goals
A key goal of Connecticut’s climate change mitigation plan is to “decarbonize the electricity sector” by 2040. So far, we are not on track to meet it.
OPM Secretary Melissa McCaw to leave; Lamont ‘turning the page’
Gov. Ned Lamont is expected Friday to announce the departure of Melissa McCaw as the secretary of the Office of Policy and Management.
CT residents and delegation respond to Russian invasion in Ukraine
Ukrainian Americans living in Connecticut are anxiously watching after the Russian military invaded Ukraine early Thursday.
Lamont makes 22 nominations for 58 vacancies on trial bench
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 11 men and 11 women as judges of the Superior Court, continuing a push for equity on the trial bench.
House GOP calls for legislative investigation into school bidding
Such a bipartisan inquiry would explore whether the office overseen by Kosta Diamantis interfered with school construction projects.
Hartford HealthCare files motion to dismiss Saint Francis lawsuit
Hartford HealthCare argues that Saint Francis has chosen not to engage in fair competition, despite being the much larger hospital chain.

