The governor’s reversal comes one day after the state’s deputy budget director, who oversaw the program, retired under a cloud.
Lamont ends controversial experiment with school construction financing oversight
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The CT House has one vacancy due to scandal. Others could come, based on municipal races.
One Democrat left under a cloud. Three others would quit only if they win elections for mayor or first selectman.
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Facing suspension, OPM deputy quits and alleges dissension in Lamont administration
Kosta Diamantis quit rather than accept a paid suspension while he is investigated for an unspecified misconduct allegation.
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Invest Connecticut’s surplus in jobs and climate
We can invest our $3 billion surplus in the most important social program: Jobs! And still combat climate change.
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Anti-Italian American advertisements must stop
I was appalled by an advertisement that uses ethnic tropes about Italian-Americans to advance a political agenda.
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Can Sharon Hospital be the jewel in Nuvance’s crown –or a stain on its reputation?
How are families to grow in our rural areas if there is no access to safe birthing?
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An economic rudder in the climate storm
My attention has been captured by a promising strategy to contain the climate crisis gripping our nation.
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State fines long-term care facilities for not reporting vaccination rates
The state has fined 26 providers a combined $221,000 for not reporting their vaccination rates by the deadline.
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Lamont calls for stricter measures for youths who commit crimes repeatedly
Lamont said the state should use its existing tools to address juvenile crime.
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CT incarcerates fewer children than other states, but some question if that’s the right call
Most agree that the state should lock up young offenders only to protect public safety. But that’s not an exact science.
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New team set to take over leadership of AFL-CIO in Connecticut
Connecticut’s AFL-CIO is about to get a millennial as president and a Black woman as executive vice president.
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CT investment panel challenges poor cities seeking economic aid to think big
State officials challenged Connecticut’s poorest municipalities to think big as new funds are made available to revitalize their communities.
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Connecticut is worsening the climate crisis
The emissions that worsen climate disruption and cause air pollution are experienced disproportionately by low wealth and communities of color, for many reasons including that the most polluting and dangerous infrastructure tends to be built in poor and/or Black and Latinx neighborhoods. I have witnessed –with anger, disgust, and dismay — our state’s Department of […]
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Converting Connecticut human service programs to the private sector: Just do it.
Connecticut has an opportunity to save money, preserve services and serve more people right now.
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Promoting equity in schools is a critical goal
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our education system. Not only did students and teachers have to adapt to online learning virtually overnight, but inequitable access to technology and other resources also meant that the most vulnerable students were the most negatively affected during the challenging 2020-2021 school year. What’s less talked about is […]