The school, which CT officials approved in 2018, is caught in the middle of debates over whether it’s a good option for struggling students.
2023 Legislative Session
Posted inHealth
Advocates rally at the Capitol for HUSKY C expansion
Supporters demanded increases to the strict income and asset limits that older and disabled residents must meet to qualify for Medicaid.
Posted inEconomic Development
Spotlight on film tax credit as DECD reports to legislature
CT has awarded $1.5 billion to film, TV and digital media companies. It remains unclear how much the state’s received in return.
Posted inPolitics
House passes bill to bring early voting to Connecticut
One of four states not allowing early in-person voting, CT can make the change only since November’s passage of a constitutional amendment.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont renews commitment to CT budget caps, tax relief
With final negotiations on the next CT state budget about to begin, Gov. Ned Lamont doubled down on his positions in a CT Mirror forum Wednesday.
Posted inJustice
Judge nominees who opposed 2011 anti-discrimination bill get Senate OK
The Senate approved former Sens. Paul Doyle, a Democrat, and Jason Welch, a Republican, to serve as Superior Court judges, moving their nominations to the House for another vote.
Posted inGovernment
CT cities and towns could save millions under new pension reforms
Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s plan drew praise from legislative leaders and Gov. Ned Lamont. The municipal pension fund is used by 107 CT towns.
Posted inMoney
House GOP budget plan ups the ante on CT tax-cutting proposals
CT House Republicans unveiled a $50.7 billion budget plan for the next two fiscal years, centered on $700 million per year in tax relief.
Posted inMoney
CT remains on pace for big surplus, but revenue begins to slow
CT will see the second-largest budget surplus in its history, but investment-related income tax receipts have begun to pull back.
Posted inMoney
Coalition to back CT officials willing to work around spending cap
The group vows to help CT legislators work around the spending cap. Meanwhile, a progressive caucus is renewing its fight for tax fairness.
Posted inMoney
Finance panel: Next CT tax fairness study must focus on inequality
A proposal would, among other measures, require the inclusion of more demographic information when assessing tax impacts on income groups.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Building emissions are the climate change contributor you hadn’t heard of – until now
Building emissions are CT’s second-largest category of greenhouse gas emissions — and they’re growing. Is the state addressing them?
Posted inJustice, Politics
House confirms Carleton Giles to Board of Pardons and Paroles
Carleton Giles, who oversaw a jump in prison sentence commutations as Board of Pardons and Paroles chair, will return as a board member.
Posted inEducation
Local leaders launch ad campaign to support more school funding
Local leaders are teaming up to pressure Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to boost funding to the state’s public education system.
Posted inMoney, Politics
CT budget battle heats up as Lamont offers rosy financial picture
After the Lamont administration painted an overly rosy image of state funding, stakeholders want Lamont to have a reality check of his own.