Navy officials attributed the proposed cut in Virginia-class submarines for FY25 to budget constraints set by Congress.
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Posted inGovernment
Lawmakers weigh changes to CT open records law. What does it mean?
Supporters say the bills are essential for employees’ privacy and protection. Opponents say the changes would lessen government transparency.
Posted inMoney
Report: Billions more in taxes coming in to CT than expected
Citing ‘shocking … revenue numbers,’ House Speaker Matt Ritter said ‘there might need to be an adjustment’ to how much CT saves.
Posted inMoney
CT revenues soaring, but legislators still can’t spend them
Progressives have said this year’s budget debate, which involved huge piles of untouchable cash, will fuel the push for reforms in 2025.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont defends fiscal guardrails but is open to workarounds
A shared desire to end the session without drama has led to a deal with some budget gimmicks.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont takes responsibility for tree cutting near his house
CT Gov. Ned Lamont insisted that a contractor was hired to clear storm-damaged trees on his and nearby property, not to improve his view.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers OK legislation to ban bottle bill recycling scams
The law would ban people from returning empties if they already know that they have been redeemed or if they were purchased out of state.
Posted inHealth
House passes broad bill overhauling aspects of elder care sector
The bill, which makes changes to CT’s home care and nursing home industry, follows CT Mirror reporting exposing gaps in elder care.
Posted inHealth
The problem with accessing opioid treatment in parts of CT: Getting there
Travel time can impede a person’s ability to treat opioid use disorder. CT officials and nonprofits are spending millions to change that.
Posted inPolitics
THC-infused drinks found a loophole in CT cannabis law
Hemp-derived products don’t fall within current regulations. H.B. 5150 would change that — and make other adjustments.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
1 in 10 CT adults have diabetes; disparities remain
CT’s rate of diabetes is lower than the national average, but disparities persist among people of different races, ages and incomes.
Posted inJustice
At final hearing, TaShun Bowden-Lewis seeks ‘common ground’
The commission will now decide how to handle accusations against the CT chief public defender, which could include termination from office.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT greenhouse gas emissions up as climate change bills languish
Transportation accounted for 42% of CT emissions, followed by heating in residential and commercial buildings at 21% and 13% respectively.
Posted inGovernment
CT elections enforcement commission wants more investigators, head says
The SEEC has struggled with its caseload after the Bridgeport election scandal, but lawmakers have said more money to add staff is unlikely.
Posted inEconomic Development
In CT towns and cities, ARPA is funding a downtown revitalization
Many CT municipalities have directed part of their COVID-19 relief funds to breathe new life into hobbled Main Street businesses.