The “Big Beautiful Bill” institutionalizes the belief that those who can’t work deserve less care, turning bias into law.
Work requirements: The deliberate tear in Medicaid’s safety net
Posted inGovernment
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes said, “what I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I’ve seen in my time in public service.”
Posted inJustice
Officials: Man who assaulted correction officer died by suicide
Jaishon Bellamy was discovered in his cell at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution at 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, officials said.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT small business owners turn to TikTok: ‘You can build a great community’
At CBIA event, business owners joined local and state officials to talk about how TikTok is transforming business activity.
Posted inPolitics
Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney files for reelection
Martin Looney, a lawmaker for 45 years and the top Senate leader for a decade, filed papers that make him a candidate for reelection at 77.
Posted inBriefs
Did billionaire wealth nearly triple one year during COVID?
Billionaire wealth grew during the COVID pandemic due in part to a strong stock market and returns of profits to shareholders.
Posted inPartner Content
U.S. House punts vote on college-athlete compensation bill
The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act would bar student-athletes from being recognized as employees.
Posted inBridgeport
Harding High’s progress marks turning point for Bridgeport schools
Harding High is no longer on the state’s list of lowest-performing schools. Staff and students say the changes are palpable.
Posted inStudent Voice
Special education needs embedded mental health support
As schools struggle to manage emotional and behavioral challenges, a mental health crisis among children in special education grows.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Connecticut needs climate heroes
CT leadership has not stood up for major provisions in the governor’s executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inMoney
3 CT state employee unions to get pay hikes worth 4.5%
The COLA and step raise effectively represent a 4.5% increase and could help all state employees get similar raises.
Posted inPolitics
John Healey departing as CT Senate GOP chief of staff
Healey’s support for Erin Stewart’s campaign for governor puts him at odds with a caucus committed to her GOP rival, Sen. Ryan Fazio.
Posted inBriefs
Does Connecticut fine people who don’t clear snow, ice from their vehicle?
There are laws about removing snow and ice from commercial and noncommercial vehicles, with exceptions for very specific instances.