Several of the major bills that passed this year addressed issues that lawmakers had unsuccessfully tried to tackle in previous sessions.
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How will car tax changes affect you? Here’s what to know.
Lawmakers adjusted a law that changed how CT assesses car values after some towns said they’re getting less in car taxes. Here’s what to know.
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‘Work Live Ride’ is back on the legislature’s docket. Here’s what to know
The controversial bill aimed at creating more housing and development near public transportation stops is before the General Assembly again.
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Who is Linda McMahon? CT resident could be Trump’s education secretary
McMahon, of Greenwich, awaits a full Senate confirmation vote to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Here’s what to know about her.
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How fallout from Trump’s federal grants pause has affected CT
Here’s a look at what the aftermath of Trump’s directive to pause federal financial assistance has meant, and could mean, for Connecticut.
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CT budget: What’s in Lamont’s $55.2B proposal?
Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled a $55.2 billion biennial CT budget on Wednesday. Here’s what it would mean for several areas of state funding.
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CT long-term care insurance prices are skyrocketing. Here’s what to know.
Prices are soaring due to miscalculations by insurers on how long people would live, the price of care and how many would need it.
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Prospect Medical, owner of 3 CT hospitals, files for bankruptcy: What to know
Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy amid ongoing complications related to the sale of its three CT hospitals to Yale New Haven Health.
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An investigation uncovered collusion over a key state of CT hire: What to know
Aimee Plourde was hired into a high-ranking position after human resources officer Marybeth Bonsignore emailed interview questions to her in advance.
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What to know about CT high schools’ dual credit programs
Dual credit programs can save students interested in college time and money, but not all CT high schools offer these. Here’s what to know.
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CT 2024 election takeaways: Ballot question, early voting, Harris’ margin
Kamala Harris won Connecticut. Meanwhile, a ballot measure passed, incumbents were re-elected, and early voting turnout was strong.
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Inside a plan to get CT’s 119K ‘disconnected youth’ back on track
A new report outlines a plan to re-engage young people via education, job training and mental health services. Here’s what to know about it.
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What to know about the Hartford high school graduate who can’t read
Aleysha Ortiz said she was never taught to read or write — despite attending schools in Hartford since she was 6. Here’s what to know.
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A look at some new CT laws taking effect on Oct. 1
Among the nearly 60 new laws is a PFAS phase-out, an expanded definition of ‘line of duty death’ and a slew of home and elder care reforms.
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Abbott Terrace Health Center lost its federal funding. What’s going on?
The Waterbury nursing home is on track to close after officials found it failed to ‘meet Medicare’s basic health and safety requirements.’
