The Newtown board’s decision to keep the books ‘Flamer’ and ‘Blankets’ at the high school’s library comes one day after two members resigned.
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Protesters arrested as Lamont, lawmakers strike CT budget deal
With a budget centered on middle-class tax relief largely finalized Thursday, protesters were still demanding more spending on wages.
Nikki Haley to CT Republicans: ‘No more complaining’
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley, at CT Republicans’ Prescott Bush Dinner, called the debt ceiling deal “a national bipartisan disgrace.”
Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa sentenced to 27 months in prison
DiMassa was sentenced for his role in several embezzlement schemes that resulted in more than $1.2 million being stolen from West Haven.
With 7 days left in legislative session, many bills are destined to die
In the CT legislature’s closing days, power shifts from the Democratic majority to the GOP minority, which can kill bills with long debates.
Cost of CT State Pier project increases by nearly $50 million
The CT Port Authority’s announcement means that redeveloping New London State Pier will cost more than three times the original estimate.
A CT budget crisis is ‘on the horizon,’ legislators warn
With just over a week to go before CT’s legislative session ends, some say the state’s spending cap is setting up the next budget to fail.
CT’s long, winding trip to fix a short stretch of Route 9
CT has wanted to remove two sets of traffic lights on Route 9 in Middletown for years. But DOT is still choosing a design for the project.
With House vote, CT moves to further tighten gun laws
Gun controls demanded by Gov. Ned Lamont and a tougher approach to gun crimes urged by urban mayors won overwhelming passage Thursday.
CT House passes bill that expands access to contraception, Narcan
The wide-ranging bill passed by the CT House aims to increase access to birth control, emergency contraception and medications like Narcan.
CT union calls group home strike while pay demands look unlikely
SEIU 1199 went on strike at CT group homes hours before politicians urged the industry to brace for a funding hike short of its demands.
CT House approves speed limit, red light cameras
The speed limit and red light cameras would be limited to school zones, pedestrian safety zones and locations with a history of accidents or violations.
CT must reform its pension investments now, Republicans say
A recent analysis from Yale concluded that poor pension fund investments have cost CT tens of billions of dollars over the past decade.
Internet ‘nutrition labels’ seek to make charges more transparent
Internet providers have been pushing back on efforts to make pricing and service speeds more transparent for consumers.
Is CT’s largest offshore wind project headed for the shoals?
The developer of Park City Wind may be trying to alter its contract with the state. And that’s not the only problem the project faces.