SEIU 1199NE will end the strike at group homes for clients with developmental disabilities, but says limited state funds blocked pay goal.
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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.
The disabled have had long waits for services. That could change
Waiting lists have plagued CT’s disabled for years. Advocates hope latest effort to aid those with developmental disabilities isn’t a one-off.
Biden to visit Connecticut for major gun safety summit
The president’s trip coincides with The National Safer Communities Summit to mark one year since the passage of the federal gun safety bill.
The COVID emergency is over in CT. Here’s the latest on risk and more
How is coverage changing in CT? What happens if there is another COVID surge? Here’s what the end of the public health emergency means.
Climate change all but ignored by the CT legislature in 2023
CT’s environmental community never had high hopes for legislation this session to address climate change, waste disposal or other issues.
CT 2023 legislative session ends with passage of wide-ranging bill
The CT General Assembly ended its 2023 session with votes on bills addressing campaign finance and municipal pension reforms.
Lawmakers send $7.5B bipartisan bond package to Lamont’s desk
The General Assembly OK’d a $7.5 billion two-year bond deal that invests in transportation, housing, higher education and school construction.
CT Senate passes housing bill following day-long debate
The bill aims to improve CT tenants’ rights and housing quality, but lacks zoning reforms that advocates and lawmakers had pushed for.
CT education bill tackling dozens of issues passes both chambers
A wide-ranging bill addressing some of CT’s major educational concerns received final passage on Wednesday. Here’s what it would do.