Gillett was controversial among utilities and lawmakers, and critics accused her of wielding unilateral control over the ratemaking process.
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Posted inGovernment
As government shutdown looms, CT Dems push for ACA subsidies
Despite a looming federal shutdown, Democrats are insisting that any short-term funding bill must address health care priorities.
Posted inJustice
U.S. Justice Dept. pushes voter fraud complaints from CT group
A CT nonprofit that has filed dozens of unsubstantiated voter fraud allegations now has a powerful new ally: the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted inHealth
Hartford HealthCare offers $86M for 2 Prospect Medical CT hospitals
Hartford HealthCare’s offer for Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals will serve as the minimum bid in the bankruptcy auction.
Posted inEducation
CT student loan borrowers face big changes under new federal policies
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed the way people can pay off student loans, and many in Connecticut are concerned about the effects.
Posted inEconomic Development
Report: CT added 900 jobs in August, as labor force waned
Report comes after large downward revision on national job numbers. And while CT saw slight growth in jobs, overall labor force tells different story.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Vote delayed on proposed power line through Bridgeport, Fairfield
The move came two days after Gov. Ned Lamont asked the Connecticut Siting Council to postpone a final vote scheduled for Thursday.
Posted inMoney
Should CT use pension funds to keep Connecticut Sun in state? GOP asks
CT Republicans called for a board to oversee CT pension funds, given Gov. Ned Lamont’s interest in keeping the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun in CT.
Posted inHealth
Amid vaccine uncertainty, CT joins regional health coalition with northeast states, NYC
The coalition, which will work on issues like vaccines and infectious disease, marks the latest move by states to take charge of public health.
Posted inEducation
Southeastern CT lawmakers urge UConn to invest in Avery Point
Investments in housing and academics at UConn’s Avery Point campus are needed to supply workers for the region’s industries, lawmakers said.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT, RI seek court order resuming work on Revolution Wind
The Trump administration issued the order to stop work on Revolution Wind, a permitted, multibillion-dollar project that is 80% complete.
Posted inHousing
CT fire officials voice opposition to single-stairway exit change
CT fire officials said they were ‘vehemently opposed’ to the change in the building code and one stairway exit could lead to safety concerns.
Posted inHousing
CT Municipal Development Authority opens door to new housing
CMDA announced plans to establish its first local relationship, offering support for building affordable housing near transit in Naugatuck
Posted inCities & Towns
Watertown residents accept plan to bail out town’s water debt to Waterbury
The vote to borrow money for unpaid water bills followed years of negotiation and litigation between the two appropriately named communities.
Posted inGovernment
CT DEEP posted an AI-generated image, and the Internet noticed
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection posted an AI-generated image to Facebook last week. The agency soon replaced it.