Though state government is awash in cash, a fiscal cliff looms that could intensify a growing tax fairness debate.
Looming fiscal cliff could reignite CT’s tax fairness debate
Posted inCT Viewpoints, Talking Transportation
Post-Covid summer travel has resumed. Here are a few pointers
The summer travel season is starting with a vengeance. After a year of quarantining, we’re all anxious to get back on the road again. But where to go? And what can you expect when you get there? A recent mid-week mini-vacation to the Berkshires taught our family some important lessons.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
It’s time to welcome zoning reform
Connecticut has taken the first step in rolling back the exclusionary zoning laws that have made our state segregated and unaffordable by seeing HB 6107 become law. Soon, residents will be freed from regulations like costly parking mandates and arbitrary caps on multifamily housing that make Connecticut segregated and push young people out.
Posted inSteady Habits
PODCAST: Redistricting gives CT chance to draw a better map
How can Connecticut use redistricting to create an electoral system that serves its people? The Brennan Center’s Michael Li joins John Dankosky to discuss.
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With an eviction crisis looming, no ‘mission accomplished’ for Connecticut
When Gov. Ned Lamont gave his last televised COVID-19 briefing, he cautioned against declaring victory over the pandemic prematurely – analogous to George W. Bush’s infamous “Mission Accomplished” speech, delivered before the majority of the Second Iraq War’s casualties had occurred. Now, just a few weeks later, Connecticut finds itself at a similar crossroads when it comes to housing.
Posted inPolitics
Budget implementer bill passes Senate with aids to labor, judges, tribes and more
The 837-page budget implementer does more than implement the budget. It’s a second chance for measures that failed in 2021.
Posted inMoney
CT Senate passes marijuana bill, governor vows veto over changes
Chaos at Capitol: Veto threat delivered during Senate debate
Posted inEvents
WATCH: Linda Greenhouse Analyzes This Year’s U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Linda Greenhouse breaks down the U.S. Supreme Court’s most consequential decisions this term. Watch here.
Posted inPolitics
Senate advances proposal to allow those on parole to vote
Connecticut has the most restrictive felony disenfranchisement laws in the northeast. This bill would change that.
Posted inEducation
CT students could get automatic admission to state universities under budget bill
Admission to the program will be based on grade point average and a minimum class ranking percentile.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: Navigating Truth in a Changing Media Landscape
John Dankosky invites experts to explore how news consumption is shifting and what that means for you. Watch here.
Posted inEvents
WATCH: CT Mirror Legislative Session Wrap-Up
John Dankosky, Mark Pazniokas, Keith Phaneuf and Jan Ellen Spiegel recap the busy legislative session and look ahead. Watch here.
Posted inPolitics
Schools with Native American mascots would lose funding under budget bill
Any community using a Native American mascot or nickname would lose aid derived from Connecticut’s tribal casino revenue.
Posted inHealth
This undocumented immigrant has been stuck in the hospital for six months. And she’s not alone.
Without dialysis, Maria would have days to live. But because of Medicaid restrictions, she has to stay in the hospital.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
To strike, or not to strike
The pandemic has revealed that our country and our state can’t allocate funds for every industry. Included in this, is the downfall of Connecticut group homes.