HHC pitched its case to buy Manchester and Rockville hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings. CT must issue a decision by Dec. 30.
Hartford HealthCare could add 2 Prospect CT hospitals to its system by year end
Posted inHuman Services
CT survey finds ties between financial stress, mental health issues
A survey of over 1,300 CT adults found residents are struggling more than they were in 2018 and are concerned about federal cuts to benefits.
Posted inPartner Content
Stock trading by members of Congress could be banned in bipartisan push
At least 25 bills have been introduced this Congress to further limit lawmakers and their family members from trading individual stocks.
Posted inEspañol
Qué saber sobre el proyecto de ley de vivienda de CT aprobado en sesión extraordinaria
El objetivo del Proyecto de Ley 8002 es facilitar la construcción de más viviendas en Connecticut. Esto es lo que debe saber.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Fiscal guardrails mask CT’s revenue needs
CT has been disinvesting in housing, education and other core programs because the state has an $88 billion pension liability to pay off.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Judge remands gas rate case to PURA, refers state attorneys to ethics committee
New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
Posted inMoney
Jeffrey Beckham, who stabilized CT budget office, to step down next month
Gov. Ned Lamont to tap Josh Wojcik, key health policy leader in the state comptroller’s office, to lead the Office of Policy and Management.
Posted inJustice
Alfredo Castillo, Bridgeport councilman, arrested for fourth time
Bridgeport councilman Alfredo Castillo was arrested for the fourth time on a charge of illegally possessing a woman’s absentee ballot.
Posted inHousing
CT United Way seeks donations for homelessness prevention fund
The United Way of Central and Northeastern CT is seeking donations for a cash assistance fund to prevent people from becoming homeless.
Posted inBriefs
Does Connecticut have the third-highest residential electricity rates in the U.S.?
Customers in CT pay more than $200 per month for electricity, or more than twice as much as customers in states such as New Mexico and Utah.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
PURA blocks sale of Aquarion Water following rate hike concerns
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
Posted inPartner Content
ICE courthouse arrests meet resistance from CT, other Democratic states
Officials worry raids risk keeping people from testifying in trials, fighting evictions or seeking restraining orders against domestic abusers.
Posted inPartner Content
CT receives $64 million in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
The funds are part of a $7.4B settlement. They will be used for opioid treatment and prevention and to support victims and their families.
Posted inMoney
CT 211 Infoline seeks first funding hike in 15 years
The human services 211 lifeline fields thousands of inquiries a day on average, and demand is expected to grow with federal cutbacks.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Stamford’s transit plan — a half measure
Stamford needs an overall transit plan that includes an orbital bus system and street cars like it had before.
