A 2022 federal law expands eligibility for VA health care. But the agency is speeding up the process for enrollment starting on March 5.
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CT among 9 states that saw global exports drop in the last 10 years
In 2013, CT exported $16.4 billion in goods and services around the world. In 2023, that figure dropped to $15.8 billion, a 3% decrease.
Posted inHousing
After day-long debate, Housing Committee OKs tenant protections
Lawmakers voted along party lines to OK bills to largely end evictions that occur when leases expire and offer other protections to tenants.
Posted inJustice
Fireworks bills advance out of committee, despite safety concerns
The more ambitious bill, which would legalize consumer fireworks, could face an uphill battle getting through the CT legislative process.
Posted inHealth
CT lawmakers unveil bill overhauling aspects of elder care sector
The bill includes more oversight of CT home care workers and would create a way to speed up the process for accessing Medicaid, among other things.
Posted inTransportation
CT vows targeted crackdown on reckless drivers
Gov. Ned Lamont and top public safety officials outlined a data-driven approach to mitigate endemic speeding and reckless driving in CT.
Posted inMoney
DSS commissioner withdraws nursing home staffing cost estimate
CT’s social services commissioner walked back earlier testimony that the state could owe as much as $55 million to nursing homes.
Posted inJustice
Can noncitizens be CT police officers? Depends where they apply
Connecticut towns and cities can, if they choose, hire lawful permanent residents as police officers. But some don’t seem to realize it.
Posted inEducation
‘Disconnected youth’ bill receives support during public hearing
The ‘disconnected youth’ bill, aimed at re-engaging students at risk of dropping out or young adults out of work, has bipartisan support.
Posted inHousing
CT bill would offer distressed municipality funds to towns that build near public transit
The bill would incentivize zoning reform by giving distressed municipality funding to towns that want to build transit-oriented development.
Posted inHealth
Nuvance hospital system to merge with Northwell Health
Nuvance Health, owner of four hospitals in CT, will merge with New York-based Northwell Health, which owns 20 hospitals.
Posted inGovernment
CT task force encourages use, regulation of artificial intelligence
The task force says CT should explore the use of AI in government and the private sector while protecting consumers from potential harm.
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CT proposal would ban religious objections to reproductive care
A CT proposal would no longer allow medical providers to deny a patient reproductive care based on a religious or conscientious objection.
Posted inPolitics
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim secures another term after marathon campaign
Joe Ganim secured another four-year term on Tuesday after defeating John Gomes in Bridgeport’s fourth mayoral election in under six months.
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Lamont ‘skeptical’ about jobless benefits for strikers
His office said he was neutral, but Gov. Ned Lamont now says he is “skeptical” about a bill to provide jobless benefits to striking workers.