Leaders on the Public Health Committee say they have marked the proposal “No. 1” in importance, and legislators say they’ll press for a vote.
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Posted inHealth
Gentle jousting and bipartisan support over mental health agenda in CT
The CT Senate GOP minority outlined a mental-health package at a news conference geared to politics as well as policy.
Posted inPolitics
Formica’s not running, creating a third open seat in CT Senate
With Sen. Paul Formica, R-East Lyme, opting Tuesday against reelection, at least two of the Republicans’ 13 Senate seats are in play.
Posted inEconomic Development
Manufacturing jobs are available in CT, but young people need to fill them
Lawmakers are making an effort to revive manufacturing after a half-century in decline. But they need a next-generation workforce.
Posted inMoney
‘Informational’ hearing yields little information about CT’s digital gamblers
Gentle questioning by legislators elicited no information about the habits of CT gamblers since online gambling went live in October.
Posted inMoney
CT tracks online gambling closely — but not problem gambling
Online gambling data could tell us much about addiction. Like most states cashing in, Connecticut doesn’t want to know.
Posted inMoney
With $50 on an WNBA game, Lamont opens gambling’s new era
Sports betting in Connecticut began with Gov. Ned Lamont putting $50 on the Connecticut Sun and $20 on Tom Brady.
