The raises, which the full legislature is expected to vote upon before the regular session ends May 8, would cost more than $190 million.
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Solar energy dipped during the eclipse, but the grid was prepared
What happened during the eclipse to the thousands of homes and hundreds of schools that run on solar power? Short answer: Nothing.
Biden uses federal gun safety law to expand background checks
Biden used a provision in CT Sen. Chris Murphy’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to issue a rule about background checks and gun dealers.
Are CT grocery stores ‘price gouging’? AG Tong launches inquiry
Following an FTC report on grocery store profits, Tong’s office is seeking detailed cost and profit information from CT retail grocers.
Lamont won’t help lawmakers leave gaps in next CT budget
If Democratic legislators want more funds in core programs, they must close holes in the CT budget as well, the Lamont administration said.
CT Senate passes bill requiring in-home DCF visits
The Senate passed several bills, including one requiring DCF to conduct in-person visits and another to study hate speech and bullying on kids.
CT prisons need more staff, higher wages, correction officers say
Officers argued that the state has an insufficient amount of correction posts to manage the over 10,000 people incarcerated in CT facilities.
U.S. House OKs bill to help grow CT workforce, manufacturing sector
The bipartisan bill, which now heads to the Senate, would address workforce gaps and bolster recruitment for CT companies like Electric Boat.
Is CT’s electric grid ready to handle more power?
Some say we aren’t ready to require electric power, because the grid can’t yet handle it. Others say policy signals drive development.
On Balance: Women’s businesses eclipse men’s
Erica E. Phillips writes about the growth of CT’s women-owned businesses and a decline in the ‘quits rate’ among American workers.
Shift in CT judicial nomination process highlighted by withdrawals
Advocates see recent judicial nominee withdrawals as a welcome change from what they call the “rubber stamping” of unscrutinized nominees.
CT justice bills to watch for in 2024 legislative session’s final month
The CT legislature is considering legislation surrounding drug sentencing, judicial selection, secondary traffic violations and more.
CT may expand its paid sick leave law this year. Here’s what to know
CT legislators are considering expanding the state’s paid sick time law to require that all businesses offer at least 40 hours of paid sick leave each year.
Fix or nix? CT’s ‘certificate of need’ law under scrutiny
CT legislators are considering at least four bills that would make varying degrees of changes to the process.
Report: Financial assistance to patients dips at some CT hospitals
A new report raises questions about whether some CT non-profit hospitals are providing enough “community benefits” in exchange for tax relief.