Ned Lamont was among the least popular governors. COVID changed that. But has it changed him?
COVID-19
The Connecticut Mirror is covering the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Connecticut. Read our most recent stories and in-depth reporting below.
Posted inNews
Lamont issues executive order imposing reforms on state police
The accountability measures within the state police include a ban on neck holds that restricts a person’s oxygen.
Posted inJustice
Osborn Correctional nursing shortage even worse amid pandemic, union says
More than 20% of all health care vacancies in state correctional facilities are at Osborn.
Posted inHealth
Amid the protests and pandemic, a renewed call for health equity reform
Reforms that have taken on fresh urgency include an expansion of Medicaid, better data collection and coverage for undocumented residents.
Posted inJustice
Black protesters recount growing up in a mostly white town
“We are suffering from two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism.”
Posted inHealth
Low-income children are most vulnerable to pandemic’s long-term effects
The pandemic-elated losses and setbacks parents suffer can stay with their children well into adulthood.
Posted inNews
Nearly 14,000 more COVID-19 tests reported as hospitalizations continue to decline
The governor’s office said 233 patients are hospitalized in Connecticut with COVID-19 — 11 fewer than Friday.
Posted inJustice
CDC releases guidelines for states as COVID-19 hospitalizations flatten in CT
CDC officials warned states that have begun to open up, like Connecticut, may need to reinstate restrictions.
Posted inHealth
State fines six nursing homes amid COVID-19 pandemic
The facilities were cited for a variety of violations, but many are appealing the fines.
Posted inJustice
New COVID-19 antibody testing and job training program announced
State Republicans want to convene a special session, and unions are advocating for more essential worker protections.
Posted inMoney
Report: Lack of more federal help could cost Connecticut 60,000 jobs
The Economic Policy Institute projects large job losses in Connecticut and other states without $1 trillion in federal help.
Posted inEducation, Health
UConn to resume classes in August, but only with major pandemic precautions
UConn President Thomas Katsouleas warned Wednesday it will be an “academic semester … unlike anything we have seen previously.”
Posted inHousing
Is the state headed for an eviction crisis? To be determined…
In a typical year, 4% of tenants are evicted. This year, a 7% eviction rate is forecast, but it could get as high as 13%.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont: No special session without consensus on package
Gov. Ned Lamont told lawmakers he’ll call them into special session — when they have a deal on police accountability and the use of absentee ballots.
Posted inHealth
People with disabilities can have support person in hospitals despite COVID-19
The agreement is a victory for disability rights groups that brought a federal complaint on behalf of three Connecticut residents.
