Senate Bill 986’s provision to certify doula services could improve experiences and outcomes for Black pregnant people, advocates said.
2023 Legislative Session
Posted inHealth
In CT, a ‘battle royale’ over lowering health care costs
Lamont and lawmakers have proposed regulating contracts between insurance companies and health care providers more closely.
Posted inHealth
CT legislators OK reproductive health bills, nix parental notification
CT lawmakers have advanced a raft of legislation that would expand access to birth control and maternal health services.
Posted inJustice
Here are 14 justice-related bills the CT legislature may take up
The Judiciary Committee approved a host of justice-related bills that are going to the House and Senate for a possible vote in the coming weeks.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT, feds seek limits on non-compete agreements across industries
The CT bill would ban non-compete agreements for most workers earning less than three times the minimum wage.
Posted inHealth
A CT Medicaid program may see its strict income limits increase
The human services committee is considering two proposals to increase the income and asset limits on people to receive a Medicaid program.
Posted inPolitics
Its session three-fifths gone, CT legislature begins a crucial time
Bills on workplace standards, energy, gun control, housing, climate change and recycling all made the initial cut. Now the screening begins.
Posted inMoney
Lamont budget chief: Proposed cut makes tax system fairer
Jeffrey Beckham said the tax-cutting plan would primarily benefit the middle class, but progressives say CT can do more for poorer families.
Posted inHealth
Home care providers: A growing but unregulated industry
The shift away from long-term care facilities has exposed a home care industry that operates with little oversight.
Posted inHealth
CT has no ombudsman for those aging in place
People in nursing facilities have access to CT’s ombudsman program, which investigates complaints. But people being cared for at home don’t.
Posted inMoney
CT hasn’t spent millions budgeted for health care, human services
CT legislators and labor are asking if the administration is making progress fixing a staffing crisis and responding to health care needs.
Posted inJustice
CT lawmakers curtail push to end routine strip searches in prisons
The Judiciary Committee voted to send a revised bill to the House and Senate that would explore installation of body scanning technology.
Posted inMoney
CT budget panel approves essential worker relief for state employees
CT legislators endorsed nearly $50 million in pandemic bonuses for state workers, but Republicans want more hero pay for the private sector.
Posted inJustice
Changes to Connecticut’s ‘red flag’ law could ease the process for police
A requirement that two officers begin the process of seizing weapons would change under a bill approved by the Judiciary Committee.
Posted inHealth
Advocates fear rising inequality in CT elder care services
As more CT residents choose elder care outside of nursing homes, advocates worry access to services for the aging will become more unequal.
