More than 60 CT towns will see investments flow into their communities, and additional municipalities could be included in the second batch.
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CT trooper on trial for killing Mubarak Soulemane takes stand
Lawyers questioned Brian North in a trial to determine whether he was justified in killing 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane in 2020.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Fewer police in CT cities, more in the suburbs since 2011
The number of police officers increased in 62 municipal departments from 2011 to 2023 and decreased in 26, state data shows.
Posted inHealth
CT Prospect patients, staff plead for YNHH sale in emails to Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont has received more than 100 messages from residents and workers about the sale of the three CT hospitals.
Posted inHousing
Sale of CT apartment complex tests state’s no-fault eviction law
A real estate company bought a Woodstock apartment complex, and its tenants — most protected from eviction under CT law — are fighting to stay.
Posted inEconomic Development
Legislature seeks data center study; Concerns raised over delays
A proposal to study how data centers affect CT’s electric grid is drawing opposition from some who say it would delay critical development.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New bill outlines a longer path to zero-emission vehicle rules in CT
Gov. Ned Lamont said the measure, drafted as a compromise to a proposed phase-out of most gas-powered vehicles, was a “nothing-burger.”
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State rests case against CT trooper who killed Mubarak Soulemane
Prosecutor Robert Devlin aggressively questioned witnesses about whether Trooper Brian North was justified in shooting Mubarak Soulemane.
Posted inHousing
CT affordable housing bill passes committee — with some funding removed
The bill, which is aimed at increasing affordable housing, passed the CT Housing Committee but was amended, including to remove some funding.
Posted inMoney
Plan to cut CT’s transportation debt could offer more than savings
The goal is to save about $70M in debt service payments and use the money to speed up the rebuild of CT’s aging transportation infrastructure.
Posted inHousing
CT attorney general probing lead, hazards at Putnam apartments
The investigation into lead exposure complaints at the Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill comes after tenants formed a union and went on rent strike.
Posted inHealth
CT legislators aim to curb private equity investment in health care
The push comes amid the financial struggles at CT hospitals owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, a formerly private equity-backed company.
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CT bill would make it a crime for police to falsify records
The bill comes amid ongoing investigations into a scandal involving CT state troopers who allegedly intentionally falsified traffic tickets.
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Lamont, unions agree on 2.5% wage hike plus step increase
All employees would get the general 2.5% increase on July 1. A step hike would be applied midway through next fiscal year, on Jan. 1.
Posted inEconomic Development
CCM and Dalio take next step on disaffected young people in CT
CT’s municipal leaders launched a partnership with Dalio to transform data into action and address questions unanswered last fall.