RAND study says extending HUSKY health coverage to all CT undocumented residents would put health care within reach for 21,000 more people.
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Posted inPolitics
Denise Merrill, CT Secretary of the State, resigning to care for her husband
Merrill, 73, announced last June she intended to exit public office when her term expired in January 2023 after three decades in Hartford.
Posted inHealth
Lamont extends public health emergency to ensure extra SNAP funds
The declaration means CT will continue to receive an extra $34 million through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program every month.
Posted inPolitics
CT minimum wage increase is common ground for Democrats and Lamont
The coming minimum wage increase was an opportunity for Gov. Ned Lamont to share common ground Monday with more progressive Democrats.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont quickly airs TV ad on abortion, a topic GOP hopes will fade
Three days after the demise of Roe v. Wade, a new TV ad underlines Gov. Ned Lamont’s unqualified support for abortion rights.
Posted inMoney
Repealing tax relief in CT: Same as a tax increase, or just bad policy?
CT has endured a legacy of promised-then-canceled tax cuts. Republican Bob Stefanowski says it’s the same as tax hikes. Democrats disagree.
Posted inHealth
With overturn of Roe v. Wade, CT gears up for a surge of patients seeking abortions
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade led immediately to abortion bans in nine states, but abortion remains legal in CT.
Posted inPolitics
Seeking AFL-CIO endorsement, Lamont gets unexpected credit for labor deal
A delegate disclosed that the Lamont campaign and Biden administration had some interest in a contract dispute with CT transit workers.
Posted inJustice
‘Wave of new litigation’ in CT possible after Supreme Court gun law ruling
Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling could open the door to challenges in a state that has some of the most restrictive gun policies in the U.S.
Posted inTransportation
More aboard! State rail ridership is coming back as pandemic wanes
Despite the continuing pandemic, riders are returning to Metro-North trains. The state is trying to get them a faster ride.
Posted inMoney
CT employee retirements top 4,400 as July 1 deadline looms large
CT state worker retirements in the first six months of 2022 are double the average of the past three years.
Posted inInvestigations
State seeks to dismiss Kosta Diamantis grievance against Lamont officials
The state argues that the review board lacks jurisdiction to hear the appeal because Kosta Diamantis did not resign in good standing.
Posted inPolitics
Bob Stefanowski spices a corporate resume with a dash of populism
Republican Bob Stefanowski ran four years ago on one idea: repealing the income tax. This year, his brand is not being Democrat Ned Lamont.
Posted inPolitics
State Sen. Steve Cassano ends four-decade political career
Cassano, 80, has represented the 4th District in the Senate since 2011 and spent 26 years leading town government in Manchester.
Posted inCities & Towns
CT municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.