The federal COVID relief money flowing into municipalities such as Colchester can bring with it an increased level of scrutiny.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
A key rule on the New England power grid will end, but not for a while
At the last minute, ISO-New England filed a plan to keep the MOPR – a rule that makes it harder for renewables to join the grid – until 2025.
Posted inPolitics
The political style of ‘Gov. Ned Lasso’ defining CT race for governor
Connecticut voters are spooked about finances, a challenge for a governor whose role model is the preternaturally positive Ted Lasso.
Posted inHealth
Baby formula shortage hits lower-income homes and families of color
Black and Hispanic mothers have lower rates of exclusive breastfeeding, and socioeconomic factors contribute to the disparity.
Posted inPolitics
Quinnipiac poll: Lamont leads, but voters pessimistic on economy
The poll had red flags for Democrats: Gov. Ned Lamont leads by 8 points, but Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s job approval is barely above water.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Port Authority chair: Officials knew State Pier would cost more than $93M
The development of state pier in New London to support a new offshore wind farm will cost almost three times original projections.
Posted inEducation
How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting
Experts share tips and best practices for talking to children about the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
Posted inMoney
CT employee unions eyeing arbitration to secure pandemic pay
State employee unions say it’s time for government to compensate frontline workers who risked their lives in the pandemic.
Posted inEconomic Development
When will you be able to buy recreational marijuana in CT? It’s unclear
Existing medical-use growers and retailers could be the first to offer recreational marijuana in the market, but several hurdles remain.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Efforts to get food out of the waste stream finding more support
A number of projects are underway to solve the food waste problem, which many say is the linchpin to Connecticut’s waste disposal crisis.
Posted inHealth
‘Your lives intersect with ours’: COVID on the rise again in nursing homes
For the two-week period ending May 10, 478 COVID infections were reported in nursing homes, up from 85 over two weeks in April.
Posted inMoney
Ned Lamont to issue $170 million in one-time tax relief this August
It is the largest election-year outpouring of one-time relief since Republican Gov. John G. Rowland sought reelection in 1998.
Posted inPolitics
Bob Stefanowski: Raises for state employees are ‘reasonable’
Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for governor of CT, didn’t object to 2.5% raises for state workers but opposed $3,500 bonuses.
Posted inPolitics
As Ned Lamont promotes clean energy, Bob Stefanowski wary on cost
Commitment to a establishing a carbon-free electric grid by 2040 may be a wedge issue in Connecticut’s race for governor.
Posted inCities & Towns
Lamont OKs more oversight for West Haven amid financial scandal
The state’s Municipal Accountability Review Board will have more power to control West Haven’s budgets, its purchasing department and more.