More than 700 Afghans have come to CT since September, more than double the original target, thanks to partnerships and public support.
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Posted inJustice
In their own words: Prisoners testify on solitary confinement bill
The incarcerated testified on a bill that would reduce the use of solitary confinement and establish independent oversight of the DOC.
Posted inGovernment
Five bills that could affect your access to public information in CT
Bills concerning the records of cemetery associations, public comment periods and remote meetings are on their way through the legislature.
Posted inHealth
Three bills deal with children’s mental health. Here’s what they would do.
The children’s mental health crisis in Connecticut and elsewhere has spurred several proposals now under consideration by lawmakers.
Posted inHousing
CT eviction filings on track to reach highest number in years
After the state stopped accepting new applications for rental assistance, eviction filings in Connecticut have risen.
Posted inMoney
CT’s government was once broke. Is it now holding too much cash?
After two years of a pandemic that battered educational and health care, businesses and households, should CT be spending more to help?
Posted inPolitics
Leora Levy’s U.S. Senate campaign involves cozy compatriots
Republican super PACs have landed in the race for Richard Blumenthal’s U.S. Senate seat. But will GOP mega donors follow to blue Connecticut?
Posted inInvestigations
As pedestrian deaths rise in CT, state looks for ways to curb the drivers
With at least 16 pedestrian deaths on Connecticut roads as of March 14, 2022 could become one of the more deadly years for pedestrians in CT.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers weigh ‘anti-competitive’ practices in health care
A bill would outlaw certain clauses in contracts between health care providers and insurers that analysts say drive up prices and premiums.
Posted inHealth
Two years after COVID hit CT, Lamont pivots gently to the future
The administration of Gov. Ned Lamont is stepping away from daily updates on COVID-19, a new phase as the pandemic begins a third year.
Posted inJustice
Hearing on criminal justice bills crystallizes a divide between the parties
Republicans continue to spar with advocates over how to respond in an election year to an uptick in gun violence and car thefts.
Posted inMoney
Best, or worst, of times? The battle to frame CT’s finances is underway
As elections near, the battle to frame CT’s financial situation — as the best of times or the worst of times — is expected to intensify.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis advocated ‘hybrid’ school building setup despite pushback
Kosta Diamantis convinced lawmakers in 2019 to OK a hybrid school construction model that would allow management firms to “self-perform” work
Posted inEnergy & Environment, Transportation
Climate change and transportation legislation is back, without the TCI part
Senate Bill 4, a comprehensive climate and transportation bill, would start several large clean transportation programs.
Posted inPolitics
Complaint: Bristol Rep. Pavalock-D’Amato doesn’t actually live in district
Cara Pavalock D’Amato says she sleeps “every night” in the apartment in the 77th District, a claim disputed in an SEEC complaint.