Democrat Sean Scanlon and Republican Mary Fay have very different backgrounds — and they see CT’s finances headed in opposite directions.
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CT governor candidates spar on economy, crime in heated debate
Gov. Ned Lamont and Rob Hotaling both accused Bob Stefanowski of grandstanding on crime and state finances. Stefanowski shrugged it off.
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Lamont scores some wins on environmental issues, but luck had a hand
As Gov. Ned Lamont heads toward election day, he can point to a robust climate change record — thanks largely to the Biden administration.
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CT’s ‘captive audience’ law challenged in federal lawsuit
A coalition led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued CT, saying its ban on “captive audience” meetings is preempted by federal labor law.
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Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa pleads guilty to conspiracy
Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa pleaded guilty to three conspiracy charges, and he may be required to repay the money stolen from West Haven.
Posted inEducation
Report: Killingly ‘failed’ to address students’ mental health needs
CT officials want an inquiry after the Killingly board of education rejected a proposed grant-based mental health center at the high school.
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Stefanowski and Lamont clash on crime, police accountability in CT
Bob Stefanowski is focusing on crime and policing issues before the gubernatorial candidates’ last debate, set for Tuesday night.
Posted inHealth
Open enrollment begins in CT Tuesday. What you need to know.
84% of the 101,285 people enrolled through the exchange, Access Health CT, get some financial assistance for their coverage, officials said.
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Early voting is on the ballot in CT, a key issue for Black and Latino residents
Connecticut is one of four states without early voting. But some Black and Latino voters say it would help them cast a ballot.
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Stefanowski on first-trimester abortion limit in CT: ‘I misspoke’
The CT candidate for governor, who calls himself pro-choice, said he misspoke in saying abortion should be “limited to the first trimester.”
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CT’s rainy day fund is full. One legislator wonders if it’s enough.
Some say CT is hoarding money, but one legislator is asking if CT it should boost the rainy day fund even more, to 20% of spending.
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In CT’s 5th District, a competitive race with national implications
The Hayes-Logan matchup is the most competitive and expensive of the five U.S. House races, with more than $8 million in outside spending.
Posted inHealth
Should affordability affect health insurance rate hikes? Some say yes
Advocates want the Connecticut Insurance Department to consider consumer affordability when insurers propose health insurance rate hikes.
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Where do CT’s candidates for governor stand on abortion?
Abortion has emerged as a campaign issue in CT’s elections. Here’s what the state’s governor candidates have said about reproductive rights.
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New poll gives GOP challenger George Logan slight edge over Jahana Hayes in 5th District
Republican George Logan had a one-point lead over U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in the CT-5 congressional race’s first public poll.