CT needs 3,000 new nurses a year, and only 2,000 graduate — and many of them leave the state. Worsening matters is a shortage of instructors.
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Posted inEconomic Development
CT economic development commissioner calls for cutbacks to film tax credit
DECD’s David Lehman: “Does the cost exceed the benefit here? I think that’s something the General Assembly should explore.”
Posted inHealth
Catholic health system’s acquisition of Day Kimball hospital raises concerns
The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy is seeking assurances that Covenant Health won’t limit services, including reproductive health.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont’s tweet about satirical tune gets serious rebuke from Stefanowski
The tune bemoans the difficulty of rhyming anything with Connecticut while mentioning marijuana and internet gambling as among its blessings.
Posted inEducation
Many Connecticut school districts haven’t filed required safety reports
Records show that 16 CT school districts have never submitted a lockdown drill report since they were mandated nine years ago.
Posted inEconomic Development
Deer Lake: Another round in the battle between conservation and sprawl
Attempts to preserve a Killingworth Boy Scout reservation offer a window into the state’s hit-or-miss pattern of open space conservation.
Posted inEducation
In Killingly, tensions still high over school mental health center
A school board meeting last week devolved into a shouting match over mental health care in schools, and neither side shows signs of budging.
Posted inInvestigations
Colchester’s process for spending federal funds sparks ethics debate
The federal COVID relief money flowing into municipalities such as Colchester can bring with it an increased level of scrutiny.
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.
