A temporary child tax credit is expected to shrink child poverty and fuel demands for permanent solutions to economic inequality.
Justin Elicker
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As COVID continues, so will high school graduations
Outdoor, in-person graduations for up to 150 students will be allowed as early as July 6 if current trends continue.
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A mayor and U.S. senator sit for a public COVID-19 test
A public COVID-19 test was a photo op for a media-savvy senator and a public-service pitch for widespread testing.
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Positive tests for coronavirus jump by 104 on Sunday, with three more deaths
The new confirmed cases bring the statewide totals to 327 cases and eight deaths since the outbreak began.
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Governor touts education aid. But will it be used to improve schools or close deficits?
Gov. Ned Lamont said students will benefit from the $38 million boost to education funding in his budget, but local officials whose schools are running deficits say the state needs to do more.
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Scott Jackson to exit Lamont administration, become top aide to Justin Elicker
Scott D. Jackson is stepping down next month as the state’s tax man to become the chief administrative officer of New Haven under the incoming mayor, Justin Elicker.
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Strong wins for Elicker in New Haven, Ganim in Bridgeport
The winners included Justin Elicker in New Haven, Mark Boughton in Danbury, Luke Bronin in Hartford and Brenda Kupchick in Fairfield.
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Elicker upsets Harp in New Haven mayoral primary
Justin Elicker won big in New Haven over Toni Harp, but voters were kinder to incumbents in Hartford and Bridgeport.
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Twenty-five primaries today, with focus on New Haven
Primaries in three of Connecticut’s four largest cities today are reminders that even mayors who become figures in statewide politics are not immune to local challenges.