Many of the coal-fired power plants the Trump administration exempted from emissions reductions requirements are upwind from CT.
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Effort underway to seek a pardon for former Gov. John G. Rowland
A discreet effort is underway to explore the possibility of President Donald J. Trump pardoning former Gov. John G. Rowland.
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Federal funding cuts hit CT libraries, museums: ‘It’s just appalling’
Some museums and libraries will need to lay off workers. Others remain in a holding pattern as they decide the future of some services.
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Rep. Jim Himes warns of Trump’s ‘creeping authoritarianism’
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes unleashed a barrage of criticisms at the Trump administration and the state of the U.S. Congress on Thursday night.
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New England Head Start office closed; federal funding in flux
Although funding for the early childhood program has not been cut, uncertainty remains about its future. One parent said she is ‘terrified.’
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Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?
A bill could allow children to attend preschool for free or at a radically reduced cost. But many elements of the program are still unclear.
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Will CT have to pick up the pieces of U.S. Dept. of Ed. ‘overhaul’?
States are bracing for cuts to services from early childhood education to college. CT hasn’t seen any disruptions, but the future is foggy.
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U.S. Education Dept. escalates crackdown on Gaza protests with warning to colleges
The Trump Administration sent letters to 60 colleges and universities, warning of repercussions if they fail “to protect Jewish students.”
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Fired federal workers from CT come to Congress for Trump speech
CT lawmakers invited guests fired from federal jobs or those in professions worried about funding cuts. Sen. Chris Murphy gave a prebuttal.
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With Trump at the wheel, what are CT Democrats to do?
Activists and critics want Democrats to do more to resist Trump and congressional Republicans. Some say Sen. Chris Murphy is doing it right.
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Committee approves Linda McMahon to lead Education Department
McMahon, who lives in Greenwich, was advanced out of the Senate committee along party lines. CT Sen. Chris Murphy voted no.
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Linda McMahon asked if she’d dismantle Department of Education
Greenwich’s Linda McMahon, the nominee for secretary of education, said she would ‘reorient the department’ at her confirmation hearing.
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Democratic AGs allege Trump administration is freezing federal funds despite court order
The attorneys general have asked the Trump administration to immediately restore funds until the preliminary injunction motion can be heard.
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EPA funding freeze stirs confusion around New Haven geothermal project
For several days, New Haven officials couldn’t access the money needed to continue work on a geothermal project underneath Union Station.
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Education advocates want expanded student protections in wake of Trump orders
Following Trump’s executive orders on ICE in schools and gender-affirming care, CT advocates are pushing for expanded student protections.