Exempting home addresses from release on public documents does not fully protect people, and makes it harder to hold them accountable.
Don’t restrict our ability to hold public servants accountable
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CT should listen to this federal judge’s order
New Haven’s wrongful conviction problem is not a matter of isolated cases.
Posted inHealth
Senate Dems propose their own $200M ‘CT option’ health care bill
The Senate Dems’ “CT option” builds on Gov. Ned Lamont’s actions and own proposal to create a state health care option, but goes further.
Posted inEducation
CT homeschool bill advances in split committee vote, despite vast opposition
The bill, which drew vast opposition from homeschooling families, moved forward, but four Democrats joined all GOP members in voting against it.
Posted inHealth
Human Services Committee advances bill creating long-term care insurance safeguards
A legislative committee advanced a bill imposing consumer protections for long-term care insurance policyholders, among other provisions.
Posted inEducation
New CT college scholarship program could face funding shortfall
A new program to provide debt-free bachelor’s degrees to CT students will likely serve a small fraction of those eligible, officials said.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT helps lead legal challenge to repeal of endangerment finding
A coalition of states and cities filed suit against the EPA contending that rescinding the so-called endangerment finding is unlawful.
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CT Mirror wins 8 awards from New England Newspaper & Press Association
CT Mirror was awarded across a range of categories, including first-places prizes in health, human interest and science/technology reporting.
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Trump is forcing coal plants to stay open. It could cost customers billions
The emergency orders claim that the grid is at risk of energy shortfalls. State officials in many places say that’s not true.
Posted inMoney
CT gas tax holiday proposal is stuck in first gear
While CT officials have spoken in support of a gas tax holiday, they also haven’t met to discuss anything and remain focused on other plans.
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Ranked choice voting: a better way for CT to pick leaders
RCV elections work better, produce issue-driven campaigns, drive participation and improve voter satisfaction.
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Connecticut can strengthen safety online without sacrificing privacy
Instead of rigid technical mandates, lawmakers should pursue risk-based approaches that encourage innovation.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
In deal to sell Aquarion Water Co., lawmakers introduce a new wrinkle
CT lawmakers proposed keeping the utility under the purview of Public Utilities Regulatory Authority even if it’s sold to quasi-public RWA.
Posted inJustice
Hearing draws support for expanding early parole eligibility in CT
Under SB 503, people who committed crimes when they were younger than 26 could become eligible for parole at an earlier date.
Posted inGovernment
Blumenthal won’t support Markwayne Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Richard Blumenthal was satisfied by Markwayne Mullin’s answer on judicial warrants but said he won’t support his nomination.