The state treasurer’s office is advocating for legislation to automatically return unclaimed money to Connecticut residents.
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Posted inPolitics
Lamont’s first ad: Accurate on fiscal turnaround, less so on taxes
An incumbent buoyed by a surplus, Gov. Ned Lamont’s first TV commercial exploits Connecticut’s newfound political asset — the budget.
Posted inHousing
No-cause evictions in CT more than doubled during the pandemic
A bill would ban evictions without cause in many settings and would extend requirements that rent increases be fair and equitable.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers not giving up on bill to expand Medicaid to undocumented kids
The bill to expand HUSKY to undocumented children up to 18 failed in committee, but some think it could be included in the budget implementer
Posted inPolitics
GOP ads attack Lamont’s integrity, and Democrats respond in kind
The early Republican attacks and immediate Democratic counter are harbingers of an ugly rematch of the Lamont-Stefanowski 2018 campaign.
Posted inMoney
CT contracting watchdog clears key hurdle to add investigative staff
The measure also would expand the board’s authority to probe quasi-public agencies and would shield it from emergency budget cuts.
Posted inMoney
Fuel tax holiday could stick CT gas stations with a big bill
Gasoline will be cheaper for CT consumers on Friday, but gas stations that fill up their own tanks this week might be selling it at a loss.
Posted inGovernment
CT welcomes Afghan evacuees with open arms — and driver’s licenses
More than 700 Afghans have come to CT since September, more than double the original target, thanks to partnerships and public support.
Posted inInvestigations
Enfield subpoenaed as part of widening probe into school construction
The subpoena ordered local officials in Enfield to turn over seven years of records related to school building projects and Kosta Diamantis.
Posted inGovernment
Five bills that could affect your access to public information in CT
Bills concerning the records of cemetery associations, public comment periods and remote meetings are on their way through the legislature.
Posted inGovernment
Court ends federal oversight of child protection in CT
Ending decades of court oversight, a judge concludes Connecticut once again can be entrusted with the care of its most vulnerable children.
Posted inEducation
Tuition increases approved for CT state universities
Tuition and fees at Connecticut’s four state universities will increase by an average of $291 per semester in the fall.
Posted inHealth
Three bills deal with children’s mental health. Here’s what they would do.
The children’s mental health crisis in Connecticut and elsewhere has spurred several proposals now under consideration by lawmakers.
Posted inMoney
House, Senate unanimously approve CT gas tax holiday
Legislators approved a plan to provide $100 million in fuel, bus fare and sales tax relief to consumers this spring.
Posted inPolitics
Outdoor restaurant dining in CT is extended into 2023
The Senate passed a bill extending the right of restaurants to offer outdoor dining as authorized by one of the governor’s COVID orders.
