U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, said Sunday evening he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Congressman Joe Courtney says he has COVID-19
New Haven pauses mask monitoring plan
Local musician Smitty featured in the city’s Mask Up campaign, among growing efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus. New Haven City Hall has pulled the plug on a planned “mask census” to track how many people are wearing COVID protective face coverings — and then figure out how to get more to comply. […]
Fear of flying is a COVID-era conundrum
The holidays are approaching as COVID-19 case rates nationwide are increasing, leading to dire warnings from public health experts.
Starving seniors: How America fails to feed its aging
Millions of seniors across the country quietly go hungry as the safety net designed to catch them frays.
Analysts: Lamont, lawmakers face $4.3 billion gap in next two-year state budget
The shortfalls are due largely to the coronavirus-induced recession.
Surging teacher pension costs will make Lamont’s next budget-balancing act tougher
Gov. Ned Lamont will need an extra $200 million in the next biennial budget to bolster the teachers’ pension fund.
With COVID cases rising, Meriden should go to all online high school
I have been attending Meriden Public Schools my whole life. I am grateful for every opportunity that I have been given by my district and all of my teachers. A year ago, a thought like not going to school wouldn’t even be an option. As a senior, I need as much time in the classroom as I can to prepare myself for higher education. Lately, however, I have been risking the health of my family, and my community by attending school.
In any election, fraud can happen, or lightning can strike
To those who are surprised that the 2020 presidential election is continuing through recount and evaluations for potential voter fraud, I can tell you that in elections, like in life, you cannot be assured of fairness and you can also receive unexpected breaks.
Increasing taxes on gasoline: WRONG!
The state of Connecticut had the highest gasoline tax in the entire United States. What did we find with the investigation about that? We found that the state actually increased the retail price so high due to the taxes that it actually generated less tax revenue than before the increases.
State’s vaccine panel weighs who should be first in line for COVID vaccine
The panel is analyzing who should receive the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine and devising strategies for public outreach.
Sports suspended as COVID cases tracked to athletics
High school and rec sports leagues will suspend Monday, a consequence of COVID-19 outbreaks traced to athletics in Connecticut.
Nearly 60% of nursing homes in CT have at least one COVID case
From Dec. 1 to 15, every nursing home resident will be tested for the virus.
Lamont: Christmas shopping is OK — if COVID rules are followed
Gov. Ned Lamont assured retailers Thursday he is not contemplating closing stores due to the COVID surge.
CT loses eligibility for high extended federal unemployment benefits
Some 13,000 residents are expected to lose their extended federal unemployment checks because of a drop in Connecticut’s jobless rate.
Jane Gates appointed CSCU interim president
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents appointed Jane Gates to serve as the system’s interim president.

