It remains unclear whether a 5.93% increase in spending will cover growing needs in core programs — or offset vanishing federal aid.
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Murphy, DeLauro seeking Homeland Security reforms in funding bill
More Democrats in Congress are looking to condition their support for a DHS funding bill on securing more guardrails for ICE.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
PURA ordered to reconsider sale of Aquarion Water Company
The decision is a lifeline for Eversource’s bid to sell Aquarion to South Central CT Regional Water Authority in a deal worth over $2 billion
Posted inHuman Services
Autopsy confirms ‘Mimi’ Torres-García’s cause of death was starvation
The autopsy confirmed the 11-year-old’s death was caused by child abuse and starvation. She weighed only 27 pounds, the report said,
Posted inHuman Services
Whiplash in CT as Trump administration reverses mental health, addiction cuts
One CT provider was scrambling to avoid layoffs when the Trump administration reversed its cuts to mental health, addiction services grants.
Posted inPolitics
‘In the Room’ with Ritter and Candelora, it’s political, not personal
House Speaker Matt Ritter and Minority Leader Vincent Candelora discussed their differences and similarities at CT Mirror’s ‘In the Room.’
Posted inPolitics
Betsy McCaughey to seek GOP nomination for CT governor
Betsy McCaughey, the Newsmax host and former New York lieutenant governor, said she is running for the GOP nomination for CT governor.
Posted inEducation
Report: Problems persist in CT special ed system despite federal compliance
The report was commissioned amid concerns CT wasn’t doing enough to support students with disabilities. Its findings affirmed those concerns.
Posted inGovernment
Rep. John Larson joins effort to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
U.S. Rep. John Larson joined a number of House Democrats supporting impeachment efforts against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Posted inJustice
Report: Errors led to deaths of two men prescribed methadone in prison
CT Inspector General found that “significant medical errors” were made when prescribing methadone to Ronald Johnson and Tyler Cole.
Posted inPolitics
Still a self-funder, Lamont is accepting other funds to show support
Gov. Ned Lamont’s reelection campaign reported raising $84,903 from contributors since mid-November. He chipped in another $105,000.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Work can again resume on Revolution Wind, judge orders in blow to Trump
Judge Royce Lamberth ruled from the bench Monday that evidence provided by the federal government was not sufficient to justify halting work.
Posted inGovernment
Rep. Rosa DeLauro has surgery after breaking wrist in fall
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3rd District, underwent an outpatient operation on Friday after breaking her wrist in a fall days earlier.
Posted inEducation
CT community school leaders speak out after losing $4M in federal grants
Canceled grants came from Full-Service Community Schools, a program that funds partnerships between schools and nonprofit service providers.
Posted inMoney
Lamont reaches first wage deal with CT union since April
The four-year agreement with Local 511 of Connecticut Employees Union Independent endorses 2.5% raises through 2028 and calls for step hikes.