Members of the Hispanic and Latin American communities disagree with a proposal that would ban the term “Latinx” from the state’s official vocabulary.
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With more patients traveling to New England for abortions, Connecticut looks to expand access
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, CT opened an information hotline, enacted new legal protections, and increased the number of providers.
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Senators ask mifepristone manufacturer to list miscarriage as a use for abortion pill
Currently, the label only indicates mifepristone for use in medication abortion, though the drug can be safely — and legally — used in miscarriage management in the first trimester.
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CT’s paid leave program denied one-third of claims in the first year
The program served far fewer workers than CT officials anticipated during its first year. Paperwork issues caused most denials, records show.
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After over a million flight delays, CT Senator introduces airline passenger protections
The bill would give passengers compensation and recourse in the event of airline-caused flight delays and cancellations.
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Government lets health plans that ripped off Medicare keep the money
In a surprise action, CMS announced it would require next to nothing from insurers for any excess payments they received from 2011 through 2017.
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Did your health plan rip off Medicare?
Almost 100 previously secret government audits reveal millions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors.
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CT Port Authority was allowed to form partnership with State Pier project managers, Tong says
Attorney General William Tong said the CT Port Authority was within its rights when it hired a harbor management company for State Pier.
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Poll: Children’s mental health is No. 1 concern among parents
About 40% of parents with minor children said they were extremely or very worried about their children struggling with anxiety or depression.
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Bills seek to crack down on spending at Connecticut Port Authority
Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, and Rep. Christine Conley, D-Groton, are introducing two bills to curb spending at the Port Authority.
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What we know about gas stoves and Black asthma rates
Disparities in asthma rates among Black Americans make the debate over banning gas stoves particularly important in Black communities.
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Virginia school shooting tests how young is too young to be prosecuted
Virtually every country on earth explicitly prohibits prosecutors from charging children under 7 with a crime. In the U.S., 24 states have no minimum age for prosecution.
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CT legislators want federal version of Ethan’s Law for safe gun storage
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy urged his colleagues to support the bill, which previously passed in the House but failed in the Senate.
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Grieving family members plead for CT legislators to pass Aid in Dying bill
The latest version of the bill addresses legal concerns raised by the Judiciary Committee last year to minimize the risk of misuse.
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Accessing smartphones allows CT police departments to improve 911 calls
Through the technology, 911 callers can start a video call with police and can send dispatchers pictures, video and audio.