Sales tax holidays are too limited to provide any meaningful tax reform, according to a new analysis from a progressive policy group.
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The town meeting is a Yankee tradition. Does it still make sense?
Things have changed in the centuries since the town meeting became CT’s default form of town government. Some say it’s outlived its usefulness.
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CT Lottery begins CEO search at a crucial juncture
Greg Smith, who has been seen as a stabilizing presence since being hired as the CT Lottery’s president in 2018, intends to retire in 2024.
Posted inHousing
New leader takes helm at CT homelessness organization
Sarah Fox, the new head of the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, takes over at a time when homelessness is increasing.
Posted inHousing
Plan to support housing in small CT cities gets legislative OK
The federally funded program helps preserve housing in small cities in Connecticut. The state has about $13.9 million in this plan.
Posted inCities & Towns
For these Hartford youths, the neighborhood is worth improving
Hundreds of Hartford youths are earning money through community investment and learning how they can influence their world.
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Hartford flooding fund opens to applicants on Sept. 1
Residents of Hartford’s North End plagued by long-term flooding issues can start applying on Sept. 1 for financial relief.
Posted inHealth
Kids’ crisis centers are opening, but who’s going to pay for it?
The centers, meant to address children’s mental health needs, were started with one-time ARPA money. Advocates say they need recurring funds.
Posted inJustice
Blumenthal announces legislation aimed at regulating ghost guns
As the U.S. Supreme Court OK’d new regulations on ghost guns, CT’s senators unveiled new legislation that would ban the weapons.
Posted inPolitics
Fairfield County turned blue, but in town halls, politics is still local
Some Republicans are running unopposed for top offices in southwestern CT, where the GOP is struggling to hold seats in the General Assembly.
Posted inHealth
Public hearing set for proposed rate increases for 2024 health plans
Insurance companies serving CT have asked for an average hike of 12.4% on individual health plans next year and 14.8% on small group plans.
Posted inJustice
Lamont supports moving CT state police ticketing probe to feds
Lamont’s support of the DOJ probe into CT’s state police ticketing scandal comes as advocates and lawmakers call for more accountability.
Posted inEducation
CT extends free school meals through 2023-24 academic year
$16 million in federal pandemic relief funds will give Connecticut students free breakfast and lunch through the upcoming school year.
Posted inEconomic Development
For people with disabilities in CT, a path toward workplace inclusion
Thirty-three years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, work remains segregated, and disabled workers earn less than minimum wage.
Posted inGovernment
For many CT veterans, PACT Act offers expanded benefits
The Honoring Our PACT Act removes the burden placed on veterans to prove their illness is tied to their service.