In 2021, Bridgeport officials slashed by 45% the tax assessment on a home Joe Ganim purchased in the Black Rock area. Here’s what to know.
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What to know about fair rent commissions in CT
The number of CT fair rent commissions, which hear complaints and probe landlord-tenant disputes, grew after 2022. Here’s what to know.
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What to know about the Bridgeport absentee ballot case arrests
Four people were arrested last week after a probe into alleged absentee ballot misconduct in Bridgeport in 2019. Here’s what to know.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down. What does that mean for CT?
Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided internet discounts to nearly 200K CT families, is running out.
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What to know about Kosta Diamantis’ arrest on 22 federal charges
Diamantis is charged with extorting contractors on school construction projects and taking bribes from their companies. Here’s what to know.
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CT bills that didn’t pass in 2024: EV study, eviction reform and more
Many bills never made it out of committee, and many of those that did were never voted on by the full CT legislature. Here’s a look at a few.
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Who is TaShun Bowden-Lewis and what’s going on at the CT public defender’s office?
Bowden-Lewis, CT’s chief public defender, was placed on paid administrative leave following disputes and a reprimand. Here’s what’s happening.
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I’m a Gen Z CT resident. What 2024 bills should I care about?
Plenty of bills this year could impact CT high school- and college-age residents, including initiatives on education, housing and money.
Posted inInvestigations
What is CT’s ‘red flag’ law and how is it used?
The law is designed to get guns out of the hands of people who pose a risk to themselves or others. Its use has varied wildly throughout CT.
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What is ‘Work Live Ride’ and how would it impact housing in CT?
A CT bill known as ‘Work Live Ride’ is designed to encourage more housing near train and bus stations. Here’s what to know about it.
Posted inHealth
What to know about CT’s HUSKY insurance for immigrant children
CT broadened HUSKY eligibility to cover some undocumented children, but the HUSKY 4 Immigrants coalition is calling for a further expansion.
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What are no-fault evictions and why is CT considering eliminating them?
The CT legislature is considering a proposal that would require landlords to provide a reason when they evict renters. Here’s what to know.
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A CT proposal would eliminate tipped minimum wage. Here’s what to know
A proposal known as ‘One Fair Wage’ would establish one minimum wage for all workers, eliminating the lower minimum wage tipped workers earn.
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4 proposals to watch out for in CT’s 2024 legislative session
Here are four bills and initiatives to watch out for this session that could impact CT residents in a tangible way.
Posted inMoney
5 takeaways from Lamont’s $26.1 billion CT budget proposal
Gov. Ned Lamont’s $26.1B budget proposal includes only $89M in changes from the budget passed last year. Here are five key takeaways from it.