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CT incarcerates fewer children than other states, but some question if that’s the right call
Most agree that the state should lock up young offenders only to protect public safety. But that’s not an exact science.
How politics has shifted the narrative on juvenile justice
Connecticut’s juvenile justice system and car thefts were the hot political topics over the summer.
How the pandemic affected Connecticut’s juvenile justice system
Car thefts in CT increased by nearly 50% in some months after decades of declines. Critics say there’s something behind the recent spike.
CT experts say climate change is the greatest threat to public health
The impacts of climate change on Connecticut residents’ health run a long range of direct and indirect outcomes.
Oath Keepers in the state house: How a militia movement took root in the Republican mainstream
Revealed by a list of more than 35,000 members of the Oath Keepers — obtained by an anonymous hacker.
Percentage of women in state policing has stalled since 2000
At least five state policing agencies have made a goal to have 30% of their recruits be women by 2030.
CT Supreme Court hears arguments on Section 8 discrimination case
In the case, the plaintiff argues that a real estate agent’s comments about her source of income were discriminatory.
State drops charges against doctor for issuing fake vaccine exemptions
The state Medical Examining Board withdrew charges against a physician accused of providing fake exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines and masks.
Senate Republicans release anti-crime proposals; Democrats are unconvinced
Senate Republicans Wednesday proposed making it easier to move some young people accused of breaking the law into adult court.
Eversource asks regulators to approve settlement over Isaias response
Regulators heard from Eversource and state officials about a proposed $103 million settlement tied Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias.
Wet summer raises risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in October
Mosquito numbers are at their highest in 20 years, increasing the risk of three mosquito-borne illnesses in October.
After a pause, contracting review resumes at the Connecticut Port Authority
Lawmakers gave the Contracting Standards Board expanded authority to review deals reached by the Port Authority.
We’re losing our humanity, and the pandemic is to blame
People’s pandemic views have evolved to into beliefs. That makes people more likely to accept incivility to achieve their ends.
DeLauro pushes to preserve child tax credit
“There is an indifference” to child poverty in Congress, she says.

