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Posted inImmigration
ICE officers appear to be wearing masks while making arrests in CT. Is that legal?
The encounters took place just weeks after CT Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that prohibits immigration officers from wearing masks.
Posted inEducation
Lamont names Ari Santiago to helm CSCU Board of Regents
The appointment follows the resignation of former Chairman Marty Guay, who stepped down in the wake of Chancellor John Maduko’s departure.
Posted inPolitics
Matt Brokman leaves Lamont administration to oversee reelection campaign
The governor’s chief of staff will become his campaign chairman, taking a hands-on role as Lamont faces Democratic challenger Josh Elliott.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Wildfires in CT are smaller than in years past, but threats remain
While more regulations and urbanization have brought down the risk of wildfires, increased tree damage and loss in CT compounds the threat.
Posted inMoney
Surging gas prices shine spotlight on CT’s fuel taxes
A tax cap has been mitigating pain at the pumps since March, but recent price hikes have some ready to revisit Connecticut’s fuel tax system.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Eversource to seek 11% rate hike in CT
The utility announced its intention to seek a $503M rate increase from electric customers in CT, citing inflation and maintenance costs.
Posted inPolitics
At Coast Guard Academy graduation, Trump heralds ‘golden age’
Trump received a warm reception on a blistering hot day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation in New London on Wednesday.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport’s Haitian community holds inaugural Flag Day parade
Bringing the public celebration to Bridgeport was years in the making. For many, the event was more than a celebration. It was recognition.
Posted inEducation
Lamont noncommittal on federal scholarship tax credit after NY moves to join
Under the program, donors to scholarship granting organizations receive the full donation amount back—up to $1700—as a federal tax credit.
Posted inHealth
CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays
The CT Department of Correction announced a slate of reforms focused on improving the quality of healthcare for people who are incarcerated.
Posted inHuman Services
Man charged in Bethany sexual abuse case pleads guilty
Anthony Mastrangelo could serve four years in prison for sexually abusing children in an after-school program and summer camp in Bethany.
Posted inPolitics
With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter
By qualifying for a primary, Rep. Josh Elliott of Hamden flipped the script on what was supposed to be a summer of ease for Gov. Ned Lamont.
Posted inPolitics
Doug McCrory loses Democratic nod; three-way primary set
Rep. Maryam Khan of Windsor got the Democratic endorsement for the state’s 2nd Senate District Monday, besting incumbent Sen. Doug McCrory.
Posted inEducation
CSCU Board of Regents Chair Marty Guay resigns
His departure follows the release of a harassment complaint against Chancellor John Maduko that raised questions about Guay’s actions as well