The appointments, by two Republican legislators, have raised concerns among advocates about the legitimacy and security of the panel.
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Posted inHousing
CT to receive $18 million federal grant to address homelessness
The grant will help provide services to people who are living outdoors. The money comes at a time when homelessness is on the rise in CT.
Posted inGovernment
DAS Commissioner grilled about school construction audit during nomination hearing
Lawmakers grilled Michelle Gilman about an audit of CT’s school construction program, which the department of administrative services oversees.
Posted inCities & Towns
CT has changed in the last decade. Here are 10 charts that show how.
Connecticut is known as the “land of steady habits,” but over 10 years, little changes add up. Here are 10 charts that show how CT changed.
Posted inInvestigations
State says it won’t pay New London for school demolition work
New London officials say Kosta Diamantis told them to hire one company for remediation, but the state says it should have solicited bids.
Posted inEducation
Chronic absenteeism continues to rise in CT
Chronic absenteeism in Connecticut remains at high levels this year and is growing among students without high needs.
Posted inMoney, Politics
CT tax cuts are likely, but fierce debate expected over who benefits
CT’s fiscally moderate Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont may find more allies among Republicans when it comes to proposals to cut taxes.
Posted inPolitics
CT lawmakers unite behind State Police raises, not accountability law
A partisan divide remains over the degree to which a 2020 CT police accountability law contributes to struggles in recruiting.
Posted inHousing
GOP proposal could mean significant change to CT affordable housing law
The bill would change what housing is counted as ‘affordable,’ potentially exempting towns from the 8-30g affordable housing law.
Posted inGovernment
State fires hazmat company involved in Diamantis investigation
AAIS of West Haven, which received the bulk of CT remediation work in recent years, is ensnared in the investigation into Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Energy and environment legislative priorities include garbage, power and bears (Oh my!)
CT legislators will weigh solutions to high energy rates, waste disposal problems, and the rising black bear population in 2023.
Posted inGovernment
CT school construction program audit done, but questions remain
The audit did not review interactions between school districts and the school construction grants program, administered by Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inHousing
Proposal would encourage housing density near transit stations
Towns that agree to zone for more housing near transit stations would have access to money for infrastructure improvements under the plan.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Air quality can affect health. Climate change is worsening both.
In CT and beyond, emissions worsen air quality and contribute to global warming, which can cause or exacerbate air quality degradation.
Posted inTransportation
CT construction industries, legislators back nominee for DOT chief
A legislative panel unanimously endorsed the nomination of Garrett Eucalitto, and CT’s construction industry supported him as well.