Bob Stefanowski said crime was “out of control” and CT’s 2-year-old accountability law was the main cause of police recruiting difficulties.
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CT leaders mull special session for essential worker relief, gas tax
Connecticut lawmakers may call a special session after elections to extend the gas tax holiday and add money to the Premium Pay Program.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont, Stefanowski paint different pictures of CT in first debate
In CT’s first debate, Gov. Ned Lamont trumpeted state finances while Bob Stefanowski painted the state as unsafe and overburdened by taxes.
Posted inPolitics
Ned Lamont has 15-point lead over Bob Stefanowski in new poll
A Western New England University survey for Hearst Connecticut/WFSB shows Lamont leading Stefanowski 55%-40% and by 30 points among women.
Posted inPolitics
Crime fell in Connecticut, but Republicans say it’s still an issue
CT resumed its 10-year crime drop after a bump in 2020. Republicans say Democrats have “put the rights of criminals ahead of our police.”
Posted inMoney
Save or spend? CT legislators could upend budget rules in 2023
CT has saved $9 billion since 2017, but some say the budget constraints need to be loosened as pressures hit families and workers.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
How heat affects health: An overlooked outcome of climate change
Health professionals are realizing how much climate change — especially more heat — can lead to cascading effects on human health.
Posted inPolitics
On abortion issue, Bob Stefanowski’s frustration is showing
The CT GOP gubernatorial candidate insists abortion is irrelevant. It’s the one issue that Democrats, and some in his own party, just won’t let go.
Posted inHousing
Study: Room to improve in Fairfield County affordable housing plans
Some towns in southwestern CT have strong plans for improving affordable housing, but others have room for improvement, a new study found.
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Women turn against GOP, giving Lamont and Blumenthal 17-point leads
The poll shows Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, both Democrats, have 30-point leads among women who are likely to vote.
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Bob Stefanowski points to modest upbringing in neighborhood stroll
Connecticut’s rich Republican candidate, Bob Stefanowski, says he is more grounded than his richer Democratic opponent, Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Bob Stefanowski unveils $2 billion tax relief plan for CT
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski’s plan would tap into CT’s rainy day fund to extend fuel tax relief and ease tax burdens.
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Bob Stefanowski: Ned Lamont will try to ‘bury’ FBI inquiry
Bob Stefanowski made the accusation, without citing proof, that Ned Lamont would try to stall FBI investigations until after the election.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis’ lawyer: Officials ‘set a trap’ to force his retirement
Only two members of the CT Employee Review Board, which is hearing Kosta Diamantis’ complaint against the state, were at the hearing.
Posted inHealth
As CT opioid overdose deaths rise, settlement funds begin arriving
New London, like other Connecticut cities and towns, is deciding how to spend National Opioid Settlement money from pharmaceutical companies.