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Deal near to preserve Deer Lake in Killingworth as open space
The Boy Scouts’ Connecticut Yankee Council is finalizing a deal to sell the property to nonprofit Pathfinders, Inc., which would preserve it.
Posted inPolitics
Congress passes expanded health care benefits in sweeping bill
Insurers cited the end of enhanced federal ACA subsidies as the reason for rate hikes. But Congress was ready to pass a 3-year extension.
Posted inHealth
The public can weigh in Monday on health insurers’ double-digit rate increase requests. Here’s what to know about the proposals.
Insurers that sell policies on and off Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act exchange asked for an average increase of 20.4% on individual plans.
Posted inMoney
CT essential worker bonuses could be reduced as demand grows
Pandemic bonuses for CT private-sector essential workers will likely be reduced as surging demand tests the program’s budget.
Posted inPolitics
By the numbers: Where Leora Levy won the CT Senate primary
Leora Levy won the CT GOP primary for U.S. Senate over Themis Klarides not by winning big in any one area but with many little victories.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT is falling behind on its climate change goals. What’s being done to change that?
The Connecticut Clean Air Act aims to use clean transportation as a means for addressing climate change. What’s in the law?
Posted inPolitics
Does Trump define the CT GOP? ‘Wrong question,’ says chair.
Consequences of Trump’s candidate winning a Connecticut primary were evident in the glee of Democrats and muted response by Republicans.
Posted inMoney
High demand for CT pandemic bonus program crashed website
The number of applications for pandemic bonuses for CT private-sector workers in the first days of the program crashed the program’s website.
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Leora Levy wins CT primary for U.S. Senate, boosted by Donald Trump
Levy, a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump who ran her campaign in his “America first” mold, will face Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November.
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Rep. Treneé McGee, anti-abortion candidate, wins Democratic primary
McGee’s race was one of eight primaries for General Assembly nominations Tuesday.
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Erick Russell wins three-way Democratic primary for CT treasurer
Erick Russell, a partner at a law firm who specializes in public and private financing, is Connecticut Democrats’ nominee for treasurer.
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Rapini and Thomas win primaries for Secretary of the State
Democrat Stephanie Thomas and Republican Dominic Rapini will face off in a race likely to focus on voting rights and state election law.
Posted inEducation
State has more questions for Killingly Board of Education
Questions remain over Killingly’s stated strategy to build a school-based health center and the $3.2 million grant it received.
Posted inPolitics
Candidates in CT’s mid-summer primary await results as polls close
There are statewide primaries for secretary of the state, treasurer and U.S. Senate, a race enlivened by the late interest of Donald J. Trump.