Former U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman was eulogized Friday as a vital voice of civility and reconciliation in American politics.
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Biden has raised more money in CT, but Trump has more donations
President Biden has received $3.17M in individual contributions from CT residents. Former President Trump has received about $1.4M.
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CT advocates ask lawmakers to fund approved charter schools
Advocates demanded funding for two charter schools that were approved by the state but lack the legislature’s sign-off on financial support.
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With CT school suspensions and expulsions rising, bill aims to help
A CT bill would require that suspended students receive ‘trauma-informed’ services and limit some out-of-school suspensions to two days.
Posted inMoney
Lawmakers hope CT’s big reserves can solve budget dilemma
Legislators say the interest from the rainy day fund could solve many problems, but Gov. Ned Lamont says it would violate basic principles.
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CT lawmakers want $100 million for child care ‘trust fund’
The proposed fund, modeled after a New Mexico initiative, would allow CT to ‘actually do things’ in a Blue Ribbon Panel child care plan.
Posted inGovernment
Murphy delves into compromise and conflict in interview
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy addressed the Middle East, the current state of Congress and more in a wide-ranging CT Mirror interview.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator and VP candidate, has died
Joe Lieberman, a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut, has died in New York City after complications from a fall.
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CT approves Prospect Medical-YNHH deal, paving the way for sale
The sale of three Prospect Medical-owned hospitals can proceed after CT approved YNHH’s certificate of need. But the deal is still in danger.
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Plans for offshore wind power blow back into New England
The largest proposal received from a three-state solicitation came from Avangrid, which had pulled out of a CT project called Park City Wind.
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CT bills would fight teacher shortage by changing pay, certification
The bills would increase CT starting salaries for teachers and paraeducators, as well as simplify the path for teacher certification.
Posted inJustice
Hilary Carpenter nomination for prison ombuds role saved by committee
Lawmakers had previously cast an 8-8 vote against Hilary Carpenter, but on Tuesday advanced the governor’s pick to the full CT legislature.
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CT officials, advocates condemn Supreme Court abortion pill case
CT leaders and reproductive rights advocates denounced a U.S. Supreme Court case that could curb access to the abortion pill Mifepristone.
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On Balance: Data centers and power
Erica E. Phillips writes about potential data center development in CT and sports betting amid the NCAA March Madness tournament.
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CT ‘clean slate law’ full implementation faces another delay
Just three months after announcing plans for full implementation of the 2021 law, CT officials have fallen well short of their promise.