A group of residents filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that the network’s anti-competitive practices result in higher costs for patients.
Proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Hartford HealthCare
Posted inHealth
CT senate leaders announce big children’s mental health bills
Legislators have described the mental health crisis among children as one of the most crucial priorities this session.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
We have to learn to live with COVID
The COVID pandemic is entering its third year and a political consensus is now forming – we have to live with this virus.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
In expanding school choice, let’s not lose sight of Asian American students
I urge elected leaders and education advocates to attend to how desegregation efforts are impacting Asian American students —a diverse and growing, but often overlooked, population.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Give credit to Connecticut’s delegation on its Israel stance
In our present political and societal climate, it has become fashionable in the fringe circles of left-wing politicians and college campuses to demonize Israel.
Posted inGovernment
Senate continues limited COVID emergency in Connecticut
The Senate approved two measures that continue some emergency powers while allowing educators to decide whether to require masks in schools.
Posted inJustice
Coalition urges lawmakers to open state Gun Violence Prevention Office
The rally came an hour after the Public Health Committee agreed to hold a public hearing on a related bill.
Posted inInvestigations
Former CT budget director Diamantis’ daughter placed on paid leave
Anastasia Diamantis, daughter of Kosta Diamantis, has been placed on administrative leave from her job at the Division of Criminal Justice.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Chris Murphy is in a bipartisan group trying to prevent another Jan. 6
Murphy says that the departure of “thoughtful, moderate Republicans” underscores the urgency of reforming the Electoral Count Act of 1887.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs more affordable housing. 8-30g is a law that works
The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure (better known as “8-30g” has spurred the approval and construction of workforce housing that would not have otherwise occurred.
Posted inTalking Transportation
Transportation tidbits
This week, updates on a few interesting developments in Connecticut transportation:
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs relief from the property tax
Property taxes are in many ways the most regressive and economically oppressive taxes, resulting in a downward spiral for municipalities, businesses and individuals.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Jan Ellen Spiegel on changes that could be coming to state solar programs
For as long as Connecticut’s subsidized solar programs have been in place, caps on the number of applicants have frustrated not only businesses and towns that want solar power, but also the state’s solar industry, environmental advocates and many lawmakers.
Posted inPolitics
Super PAC launches in Connecticut with $500,000 from one GOP donor
CT Truth PAC Inc. came to life over the weekend with a half a million dollar contribution by David Kelsey, the GOP town chair of Old Lyme.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Solar program reform efforts likely in the legislature, but already face hurdles
There is already disagreement over which solar program caps to alter, how they should be altered, and what, if any, other rules should be overhauled.