The announcement comes just before the Dobbs decision anniversary. The ruling allowed states to decide whether to allow abortions.
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Legislature’s inaction on food waste leaves towns holding the (trash) bag
The CT legislature didn’t provide funding to help municipalities get food out of the waste stream. Now, cities must pay the price.
New legislation could change CT renters’ rights. Here’s how
New rights include protections for LGBTQ people, late fee limits and pre-occupancy walk-through requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
A tree grows in Canton, and it’s not the only preserved quirk in CT
The Canton tree saga suggests CT residents are taking a broader view of what local quirks and idiosyncrasies ought to be kept in place.
Three years after police reform, CT’s Black residents still feel unheard
After Randy Cox’s injuries and passage of CT’s police accountability law, some Black residents feel little changed. Hear from them here.
In CT, Joe Biden says the tide has turned on guns in America
The day-long summit marked passage of a law titled the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, but there was little bipartisanship at the event.
New federal background check law stopped over 200 gun sales
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act requires enhanced checks for young buyers. It stopped 206 sales, but none was in Connecticut.
CT adopted some elder care reforms this year but passed on several others
Lawmakers adopted reforms aimed at boosting nursing home transparency, but passed on proposals surrounding staffing levels and patient care.
CT union to end weekslong strike at group homes
SEIU 1199NE will end the strike at group homes for clients with developmental disabilities, but says limited state funds blocked pay goal.
What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023?
The CT General Assembly proposed changes to the state’s Medicaid program this year. Here’s an overview of those proposals and where they ended up.
Harmonious CT budget sets stage for spending cap battle in 2024
The prospects of future CT budgets will likely hinge on how well Gov. Lamont works with his fellow Democrats on the “fiscal guardrails.”
2023 Kids Count report: Where does CT rank in child well-being?
CT dropped by two rankings in the annual report, which looks at education, health, economic well-being, and family and community.
CT expanding rental assistance, offering help with eviction costs
The new programs offer rent aid to participants in the state’s workforce training program and some moving assistance money.
Connecticut is deep blue — but too cautious for progressives
The Democratic governor and legislature were cautious on major progressive issues, raising the question: What is CT’s political identity?
CT will expand Farm to School program to teach kids about food
The Farm to School program aims to help CT students learn about fresh foods through hands-on experience in school gardens and field trips to farms.