CT Rep. Quentin Williams made a final visit to the Capitol on Wednesday, a hearse carrying his remains to a brief, poignant prayer service.
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Posted inMoney
CT government can spend more as inflation soars. But should it?
CT legislators are eyeing more funds for child care, municipal aid and education as inflation has increased how much the state can spend.
Posted inHealth
CT Medicaid expansion launches for kids of any immigration status
CT lawmakers last year approved an expansion of Medicaid to those 12 and younger regardless of immigration status. It went into effect Jan. 1.
Posted inJustice
Lamont commits to fully implementing Connecticut’s ‘clean slate’ law in 2023
About 44,000 people with marijuana-related misdemeanors have begun getting their records expunged as part of clean slate’s implementation.
Posted inEconomic Development
Tech advances leaving many in CT locked out of jobs and economy
In order to adapt to the new economy, new internet users need computers, instruction and support. In CT, libraries are part of the solution.
Posted inGovernment
Hundreds gather at vigil for CT Rep. Quentin Williams
Hundreds attended the vigil in Middletown for Quentin Williams and remembered the legislator as an advocate for change and a friend to all.
Posted inPolitics
A new year, and a new rush of bills (that may or may not have a shot)
The bills filed in the first week of the CT General Assembly session offer a hint of objectives to be pursued, less a blueprint for them.
Posted inTransportation
Plan to rebuild Hartford highways gaining support, waiting for DOT
The ‘Hartford 400’ project could take 15 years and cost $17 billion. It’s gaining funding and support, but the CT DOT hasn’t signed off.
Posted inPolitics
Rep. Quentin Williams killed in crash with wrong-way driver
Rep. Quentin Williams, D-Middletown, was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on Route 9 in Cromwell Thursday.
Posted inHousing
CT housing legislation to get renewed focus in 2023 session
Comments from Democratic leadership and experts signaled that housing and zoning will be major issues of CT’s upcoming legislative session.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont promises tax cut, opportunities and growth, details to come
Gov. Ned Lamont opened his second term Wednesday by pronouncing an end to Connecticut’s chronic fiscal crisis.
Posted inPolitics
Lamont, General Assembly begin new terms on upbeat notes
CT Democrats have solid majorities and no deep schisms in their caucuses. Rep. Matt Ritter and Sen. Martin Looney were reelected as leaders.
Posted inMoney
Lamont wants lawmakers to keep CT budget guardrails in place
CT’s strong financial situation has led to to calls for tax cuts or more spending or both. Gov. Lamont wants to keep the safeguards in place.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
The winter energy crunch, what it costs, and what it will take to fix it
Spiking winter energy prices are the result of a crisis that has been a decade in the making, after New England opted to bet on natural gas.
Posted inPolitics
CT Capitol fully open to public Wednesday as 2023 session begins
The CT General Assembly will begin its 2023 session with new members, more leadership titles, and the Capitol fully open to the public.