Recently, I read an op-ed by Connecticut’s Haddiyyah Ali, who rightfully called on me and Sen. Richard Blumenthal to help protect democracy in Tunisia. Her concerns are valid.
Murphy: Tunisia’s president Saied is not keeping his word
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Former Upjohn chemical company in North Haven now a 57-acre nature preserve
A speech to the annual meeting of Upjohn stockholders began the long process of creating Brick Yard Point.
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Pedestrians rule
Big changes are coming for pedestrians and motorists starting this week: new laws giving more power to those on foot.
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Three decades into a 75-year prison sentence, Michael Cox may be the first person to get a commutation since 2019
Michael Cox, could potentially be the first person granted a commutation under the new policy.
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Children and adolescents struggling with pandemic’s mental health fallout
Every family has its pandemic story, one that—as health care professionals know—can be summarized by two words: anxiety and loss.
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Hundreds of CT school bus drivers might not show up for work on Monday
Some 227 bus drivers are refusing to get vaccinated or take the tests.
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State will pay for some COVID tests for unvaccinated state workers
The state has agreed to pay for at least four COVID tests for employees who aren’t vaccinated.
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CT doctor accused of mailing vaccine exemptions to anyone who asked
The state suspended the medical license of a physician accused of mailing exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines without examining patients.
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Potential strike at group homes may hinge on state’s ability to distribute dollars faster
Nonprofits who serve the developmentally disabled still don’t know all details about their state funding for this year and next.
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Pass the Transportation and Climate Initiative in special session
Pass Connecticut’s bill implementing the Transportation & Climate Initiative Program during a special session in the near future.
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Ensure RSV vaccination access to all
Respiratory syncytial virus is a highly contagious respiratory disease among infants that can cause complications such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
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It’s too soon to end the pandemic assistance and unemployment programs
It is too soon to allow the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) programs to end.
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Before sports betting opens, Connecticut addresses problem gambling
Connecticut is offering a chance for people to ban themselves from virtual gambling even before it starts.
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Growing coalition pushes Lamont harder to fund air quality upgrades in local schools
A coalition of municipalities, teachers, others challenged Gov. Ned Lamont to enhance state funding to improve school air management systems.
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CT educators share what is being taught in their classrooms amid growing outrage about Critical Race Theory
The accusation persists that teachers striving to help students understand racism in America are using Critical Race Theory.