Sen. Stephen Harding is the new face of a struggling GOP caucus that forced out Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly at mid-term.
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CT librarians push bill that would expand e-book, audiobook access
CT librarians said the licensing process limits how many e-books libraries can afford. Others said the law protects authors’ livelihoods.
Posted inJustice
CT reentry centers ask: Where is the money from prison closures?
CT’s Reentry Welcome Centers — places where people released from prison can get support — are losing funding even though prisons are closing.
Posted inEducation
CT higher ed students, faculty plead for funding boost at hearing
Gov. Lamont has remained adamant that higher education systems should have been preparing to live without the expiring COVID relief funds.
Posted inHousing
Eviction reform debate evokes deeper questions
A public hearing on housing revealed the underlying debate about whether to prioritize housing as a necessity or as a business opportunity.
Posted inHealth
CT’s child advocate issues new report on opioid death of baby
Another CT child’s death from opioids highlights the extent of the opioid crisis but also points to systemic issues in DCF, a report says.
Posted inEconomic Development
Without bond funding, CTNext lays off staff, winds down operations
For nearly three years, one of CT’s marquee organizations supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, CTNext, hasn’t received bond funding.
Posted inHealth
Report: CT Medicaid underpays many health care providers
CT’s Medicaid program pays providers less for specialist physician and behavioral health services compared to peer states, a report says.
Posted inPolitics
4 proposals to watch out for in CT’s 2024 legislative session
Here are four bills and initiatives to watch out for this session that could impact CT residents in a tangible way.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
United Illuminating seeks 12% rate increase
United Illuminating filed a request to raise its electric rates by 12%, costing an average residential customer an additional $26 a month.
Posted inPolitics
CT Senate GOP forces Kevin Kelly out as minority leader
Removal of a leader mid-term is extraordinary in CT, but Kelly stepped down after acknowledging he no longer had the support of his caucus.
Posted inPolitics
Bill Cibes, a force in CT politics and higher education, dies
William J. Cibes Jr., a legislator who helped two CT governors find different solutions to seemingly unsolvable budget crises, has died.
Posted inInvestigations
Joe Ganim’s opponents file complaints over mayor’s property taxes
John Gomes’ supporters claim that Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s brother improperly influenced the tax assessment on Ganim’s property.
Posted inGovernment
DCF nominee Jodi Hill-Lilly starts confirmation process
The nominee for head of the Department of Children and Families, Jodi Hill-Lilly, moved to the next step in her confirmation Friday.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Over half of CT problem gamblers report mental, financial problems
The top issues reported by Connecticut’s problem gamblers were trouble with finances, mental health, relationships and work or school.