CT lawmakers heard testimony on several bills that could fundamentally change the nature of the landlord-tenant relationship.
Tense hearing on bills to end no-fault evictions, limit rent hikes
Posted inGovernment
CT comptroller revives wage theft bill after failed attempt last year
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is backing legislation that would cut off companies that commit wage theft from contracting with the state.
Posted inPartner Content
SCOTUS to hear from oil, gas companies seeking to block climate lawsuits
The case is one of many—including one from CT—alleging companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.
Posted inEducation
CT wants to expand reading interventions. It won’t be easy
SB 220 would require that schools adopt an individual reading plan for every student in grades 4-9 who doesn’t meet annual reading standards.
Posted inPolitics
CT Democrats plan shortcut to fast-track far-ranging bill
The General Assembly plans to take an “emergency” shortcut to pass legislation that would, among other things, provide millions in earmarks.
Posted inStudent Voice
Connecticut’s education crisis
I’m an education major and I worry whether Connecticut is a place where someone like me can build a sustainable career.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
No rest for the part-time at CSCU
Every worker deserves paid sick days and guaranteed job security while recovering from illness or a catastrophic personal event.
Posted inEducation
At public hearing, strong support for universal free breakfast in CT schools
The legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony Monday on a bill to provide free breakfast for all CT public school students.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Nor’easter snow strains CT’s road salt supplies
The CT DOT, which procures road salt for many cities and towns, could not provide more to assist in the immediate clean-up of the nor’easter.
Posted inHousing
CT working group recommends changes to 8-30g affordable housing law
The recommendations amounted to “more carrots” than sticks, said House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, who co-chaired the group.
Posted inGovernment
After latest Ukraine trip, Blumenthal hopeful for sanctions bill vote
As Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion, Blumenthal hopes Congress will take up his long-stalled sanctions bill.
Posted inLong Story Short
PODCAST: Is geothermal the future of electricity in CT?
WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel discussed her article about the current state of geothermal technology.
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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM
Jeffrey Epstein was deeply interested in the scientific community, and he used his power and money to keep women out of places they might succeed.