Proposed legislation would empower the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to write new rules it deems necessary for hitting CT’s decarbonization goals.
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Biden’s reelection could hinge on how much women voters trust him on the economy
President Joe Biden, as he launches his reelection bid, must convince voters to credit him for the rebound in women’s employment.
Groton looks to attract young, childless Electric Boat hires with modern apartments
Groton officials said they expect four construction sites to yield around 300 new affordable and supportive apartment units within a year.
New Haven Police Commission postpones decision on firing officer charged in Randy Cox case
The New Haven Police Commission tabled a vote on whether to fire an officer charged in the arrest of Randy Cox, which left him paralyzed.
New Haven man seeks sentence reduction after serving 33 years for murder
Kevin Stanley, 51, of New Haven has served 33 years behind bars for a murder he committed in 1989 at age 18.
Sandy Hook survivors join call for reform of U.S. Supreme Court
Advocacy groups with various areas of focus have gathered under the banner of the Just Majority campaign, calling for court reforms.
‘Put down the guns’: Hartford honors life of 12-year-old shooting victim Se’Cret Pierce
Mourners gathered in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood Saturday afternoon for a vigil in memory of the girl killed in a drive-by shooting.
CT bill would address dual taxation on tribal lands
Ledyard and Montville provide no municipal services or support to non-Indigenous property owners on tribal land, yet still levy a tax.
Bridgeport says pandemic relief dollars help residents get back on their feet after serving time
In Bridgeport, money from the American Rescue Plan Act has led to several nonprofits keeping people out of prison.
Vermont poised to expand aid-in-dying law to non-residents
A CT woman was recently allowed access to aid-in-dying in Vermont after she challenged a residency requirement as unconstitutional.
Supreme Court rules that mifepristone will remain available without tightened restrictions — for now
A Supreme Court ruling will allow abortion care providers to continue providing mifepristone as usual until at least Friday night.
Air quality report shows CT still suffers from out-of-state pollution
The Hartford area is among the nation’s 25 most ozone-polluted cities, and Fairfield County got a failing grade for its air ozone levels.
Free fares are over for CT bus riders. Who’s to blame?
Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal government forced the year-long program to expire. The government says that’s only partially correct.
Lamont makes pitch to plant more trees in CT cities ahead of Earth Day
The governor visited New Haven to promote a bill that, if passed, would ask CT cities to cover at least 5% of their total area by trees.
New Haven city employee arrested for alleged overtime theft
New Haven’s mayor and police chief announced a warrant for her arrest for allegedly falsifying timesheets and stealing over $11,400 in overtime.

