The school’s Board of Trustees voted to close over what its president and the board described as “increasingly complex” financial pressure.
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Health care advocates ask CT to include immigrants in solutions to federal cuts
Lawmakers are considering several bills that would ensure health care coverage includes all residents, regardless of immigration status.
More families in CT to receive autism services after new hires
After months of delays filling the positions, CT hired three more case managers, giving more families access to autism waiver program.
NY Gov. Hochul’s embrace of ‘no tax on tips’ will cost New York City millions
The NY governor is proposing to eliminate state income taxes for tipped wages up to $25,000. It will likely be approved in the state budget.
Fast food workers at CT service plazas secure landmark union contract
A first-of-its-kind labor agreement will cover hundreds of fast food workers at 23 Connecticut highway service plazas.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents
For years, parents and advocates have argued that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health. This week, two juries agreed.
Long-term care ombuds shares update on Bickford nursing home closure
DPH cited Bickford for over a dozen violations in the weeks after s 93-year-old resident wandered outside of the facility undetected.
‘No Kings’ returns to CT Saturday. Organizers predict large crowds
Thousands are expected to gather at dozens of events in towns and cities across Connecticut.
CT drivers caught up in cyberattack on breathalyzer company
Intoxalock, the Iowa company that was targeted, was temporarily unable to complete calibrations on its ignition interlock devices.
Education Dept to transfer management of defaulted student loans to Treasury
It’s the first step in a multi-phase process that will end with Treasury taking on the entire federal student loan portfolio.
CT joins lawsuit over Trump policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a Trump administration policy ordered last August.
New Canaan to consider affordable housing project despite construction pause
The town currently has a moratorium on affordable housing construction, but it may be required to accept an application for a 14-unit building.
Lamont to veto earmarks and grants in emergency bill
Gov. Ned Lamont told legislative leaders that he intends to veto references to earmarks and other spending in a bill passed last week.
CT lawmakers support bill to eliminate tax on tips, overtime pay
The “No Tax on Tips” bill, introduced by House Republicans, would be an extension of federal legislation that passed last year.
At Blumenthal hearing, ICE whistleblower describes ‘deficient’ officer training
A former ICE lawyer responsible for training new deportation officers said the agency’s training program for new recruits is “deficient, defective and broken.”



