Forensic scientist Henry Lee, known for helping to bring modern crime scene work in the spotlight, has died at 87.
Henry Lee, former CT state police commissioner, dead at 87
Posted inBriefs
Ganim reelection, DECD study, nursing home spending: CT politics news
Plus: The House OKs two PURA nominees, a new Department of Children and Families head gains committee approval and overdoses decline.
Posted inPartner Content
Trump signs executive action to pay TSA after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal stalled in Congress.
Posted inEducation
School crisis drills in CT get rules and standards with new law
School crisis drills until now have been developed and implemented on a district-by-district basis with few explicit guidelines in CT law.
Posted inMoney
As most states’ reserves have dwindled, CT’s safety net has grown
Connecticut has bucked a national trend, building unprecedented safeguards against a recession and federal budget cuts, a new report says.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Student debt is up, especially on the East Coast
Student loan debt is growing as more borrowers fall into delinquency and default — including thousands of Connecticut residents.
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Can unpaid medical bills go on your credit report in Connecticut?
CT legislation applies to debts related to health care goods and services, including hospital care, medical equipment and prescriptions.
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CT Senate GOP urges $20 million in aid for dairy farmers
Members of the GOP caucus back legislation that would provide a $20 million tax credit to support the local dairy farmers.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Take action now to save our democracy
Our democracy is on life support. It will not survive without the First Amendment, a functional Congress, a justice system we can trust.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Don’t let global oil shocks mask the truth about CT’s Climate Superfund Act
We can either continue to let the taxpayers foot the bill for climate disasters, or we can demand that the companies who profited from the crisis finally pay their fair share.
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Long Covid vs UConn’s GA health insurance
UConn’s proposed increases to the health insurance premiums would contribute to health disparities, and make healthcare even less accessible than it is now.
Posted inMoney
Ritter sees compromise on CT tax rebates and aid to schools
A one-year advance on property tax credits could help CT legislators maintain or increase rebates while finding extra money for schools.
Posted inGovernment
CT governor, secretary of the state speak out against SAVE America Act
The bill, currently before the US Senate, would require “documentary proof” of citizenship to register, photo identification at the polls.
Posted inJustice
Rev. Al Sharpton calls for accountability at Hartford man’s funeral
Rev. Al Sharpton called for justice for Steven “Stevie” Jones, a Hartford resident who was killed by a police officer in February.