The increased capacity on Metro-North comes even as ridership numbers are struggling to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
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A quarter of CT doctors work for big hospitals. Is that good for patients?
As the health care industry becomes more concentrated, private practices struggle to compete with big systems. Instead, they’re joining them.
Posted inHealth
Insurers seek average rate hike of 20% on 2023 individual health plans
The steep rate increase requests stunned advocates, who fear people will not be able to afford health insurance if they are approved.
Posted inEconomic Development
As CT leaders woo companies, ‘social capital’ increasingly playing a role
Site selection consultants say a company’s perspectives on environmental, social and governance factor into location decisions.
Posted inMoney
Lamont: Pouring budget surpluses into pensions means big savings next year
CT used billions of budget surplus dollars to pay down pension debt, freeing up $440 million annually to use for other programs.
Posted inEducation
UConn passes $1.7 billion budget as it grapples with rising costs
UConn officials are worried about how the system will prevent a budget shortfall in 2024 when one-time state funding dries up.
Posted inHealth
CT created a $34M COVID relief fund for essential workers. It remains largely unspent.
The state has awarded just 1.1% of the $34 million budget for the Essential Workers COVID-19 Assistance Program since it launched.
Posted inGovernment
CT Department of Labor launches new, ‘improved’ unemployment system
Gov. Ned Lamont made modernizing state government a priority. ReEmployCT, the new unemployment benefits and tax system, is part of that effort.
Posted inHealth
Request to close labor and delivery unit at Windham Hospital receives initial denial
The proposed decision gives hope to those fighting to keep birthing services in their community. But it’s not final yet.
Posted inHealth
Close to 3,000 young children in CT vaccinated against COVID in first week
State officials expect demand for the vaccine to tick up when parents start preparing for a new school year.
Posted inHealth, Politics
U.S. health secretary vows in CT visit to fight for abortion rights
Xavier Becerra said the Biden administration will use all of its powers to assist abortion providers and their patients.
Posted inEconomic Development, Justice
Consultant on New London pier project fined $10,000 by state ethics office
Seabury Maritime provided more than $3,000 in gifts to port authority officials and to one of their spouses.
Posted inHealth
Connecticut records first case of monkeypox
The patient is a resident of New Haven County who is isolating at home. State officials said the risk to the public is low.
Posted inHealth
Long COVID persists, but doctors are working on treatments
With a growing number of people getting long COVID, treatment programs have launched in CT and elsewhere to help people manage the symptoms.
Posted inEconomic Development
Can marijuana bring about social equity? In Massachusetts, a case study
Cannabis entrepreneurs, customers and communities are increasingly concerned about equity — whether there really is room for everyone.