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Posted inEnergy & Environment
Solar program reform efforts likely in the legislature, but already face hurdles
There is already disagreement over which solar program caps to alter, how they should be altered, and what, if any, other rules should be overhauled.
Posted inInvestigations
‘Out of the blue’ — Diamantis’ daughter landed job as firm was awarded no-bid contracts
A firm at the center of a grand jury probe got two no-bid contracts during the period of time when it hired the daughter of Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inHealth
Yale New Haven Health to acquire three hospitals in central CT
The state’s largest health system by revenue said Thursday it had signed an agreement with PE-backed Prospect Medical Holdings to acquire its three CT hospitals.
Posted inGovernment
With praise and pointed silence, McCaw confirms tension in Lamont administration
The OPM Secretary affirmed a “close working relationship” with Gov. Ned Lamont while implicitly confirming a distant relationship with others.
Posted inPolitics
Gov. Lamont’s State of the State address sets the stage for 2022 campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont’s election-year address began by answering a question already posed by an opponent: Is Connecticut better off than before he took office?
Posted inMoney
Lamont goes big with re-election budget
Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a state budget that funds a middle-class property tax relief program and makes major new investments in many areas.
Posted inPolitics
Anger, frustration at public hearing on COVID emergency orders
CT lawmakers experienced a steady drumbeat of frustration over the prospect of continuing mask mandates for students, even for a short time.
Posted inInvestigations
In sealed grievance, Kosta Diamantis accuses top CT officials of mistreating OPM secretary
Diamantis’ grievance targets Joshua Geballe and Paul Mounds, claiming ‘openly hostile, condescending and abusive treatment’ of Melissa McCaw.
Posted inEconomic Development
New report says CT’s investments in the film industry are paying off
A state-commissioned study found tax credits have kept film production from leaving CT — but the costs are rising as the industry has grown.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers eye lofty health care reforms in short session
The ambitious agenda includes bills tackling the mental health crisis, prescription drug costs and aid in dying.
Posted inMoney
Lamont will ask lawmakers to resist the urge to spend big in next CT budget
Despite unprecedented surpluses, Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to ask legislators not to spend big in the next state budget.
Posted inEducation
Lamont to leave mask mandate up to school districts
Gov. Ned Lamont recommended Monday that the statewide mask mandate for students and staff in school buildings cease at the end of February.
Posted inTransportation
Connecticut’s roads are deadlier than ever. Figuring out why is complicated.
Since the start of the pandemic, the number of people dying in traffic crashes in Connecticut has surged and shows no signs of slowing.
Posted inGovernment
Watchdog: CT Port group lacked authority to launch partnership tied to offshore wind hub
The Connecticut Port Authority launched a public-private partnership tied to a major offshore wind-to-energy project without proper authority, a contracting watchdog group reported.