The same advocates applauding Lamont for the family leave program will soon lobby him to reconsider his resistance to CT’s spending limits.
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Posted inEducation
GOP lawmakers seek state accountability for graduate who can’t read
In multiple letters to the education commissioner, state Senate leaders requested funding records and asked how the Hartford public schools system failed to serve Aleysha Ortiz.
Posted inHealth
CT hospitals say their financial recovery after COVID lags national trend
Hospital industry association report points to low Medicaid and Medicare rates, health insurer practices as source of woes.
Posted inEducation
Nearly all CSCU presidents misspent state funds, audit finds
Findings came in response to Gov. Ned Lamont’s request for ‘a comprehensive report’ on state university system’s finances in late October.
Posted inPolitics
CT casts 7 electoral votes for Harris as Trump’s win is confirmed
Connecticut’s Democratic electors, who were chosen in May at the Democratic state convention, cast their ballots in a 37-minute ceremony.
Posted inMoney
Report: Half of CT’s set-aside ‘volatile’ funds are actually stable
A report from Connecticut Voices for Children says the state could dedicate $755M more yearly for education, human services and town aid.
Posted inHealth
CT cancels $30M in medical debt for thousands of residents
This marks the first wave of a program that will aim to forgive a total of roughly $650 million in medical debt for CT residents by 2026.
Posted inInvestigations
CT overhauled its jury selection system but racial disparities remain
CT has enacted several reforms to improve the diversity of its pool of available jurors. But minority communities are still underrepresented.
Posted inEducation
Aleysha Ortiz, CT high school grad who can’t read, sues Hartford
Ortiz alleges she was bullied, harassed and/or neglected by staff in the Hartford Public High School district, including her special ed case manager.
Posted inCharting Connecticut
Here’s the biggest reason why CT residents don’t go to the doctor
Being too busy with work or other commitments is the top reason why CT residents delayed medical care in the past year, a survey shows.
Posted inGovernment
Defense bill includes ‘incremental’ funding for a second submarine
Congress’ bill will give its annual boost to CT’s defense industry — but with only partial funding for a second submarine after disputes over procurement amid delays and budget caps.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont creates CT Office of Equity and Opportunity
Gov. Ned Lamont pushed against an anti-DEI trend by highlighting the hiring of the leader of the new CT Office of Equity and Opportunity.
Posted inMoney
Report: ‘Guardrails’ send big money to pensions; program funds lag
Even though its finances have stabilized, Connecticut’s “fiscal guardrails” have evolved beyond their stated purpose, a new report claims.
Posted inPolitics
Law firm to lead inquiry into CT vehicle misuse by Lamont’s staff
A partner at Shipman & Goodwin law firm was contracted to lead an investigation of the misuse of two state cars by Gov. Ned Lamont’s staff.
Posted inGovernment
Kids Online Safety Act: Blumenthal makes year-end push
KOSA got an endorsement from X owner Elon Musk. But the realities of time and resistance from House GOP leaders make imminent passage hard.