Federal changes to Medicaid eligibility take effect in January, and 110K CT residents could lose HUSKY. Hospitals and clinics are preparing.
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Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT officials fear Dominion-NextEra merger could raise electric costs
The proposed merger between NextEra and Dominion would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility. CT has concerns.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT winter heating benefits tick up but still lag pre-pandemic levels
The number of fuel distributors participating in the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is up, but some fear the number could shrink.
Posted inBridgeport
Bridgeport exhibit shows Greene Homes through residents’ eyes: ‘It’s our story to tell’
Photos documented deteriorating buildings, while challenging the idea that the Bridgeport complex can be reduced to a collection of problems.
Posted inHealth
Will CT’s new healthcare affordability measures lower costs?
Connecticut aims to penalize healthcare providers when cost growth exceeds state benchmarks. But federal changes could complicate the plan.
Posted inPolitics
Radio talk host Lee Elci’s challenge of Martha Marx is complicated
Conservative talk radio host Lee Elci was nominated to run for CT Senate against Sen. Martha Marx. But Marx wants equal time on the air.
Posted inHealth
CT’s first state-funded methadone vans expand access to treatment
The mobile units aim to reach clients in CT’s rural corners and destigmatize the use of methadone to fight opioid use disorder.
Posted inHealth
Many immigrants with legal status could lose Medicare coverage
Hundreds of lawfully present immigrants in CT could lose Medicare health coverage in January, and officials must decide whether to help.
Posted inEconomic Development, Hartford
Hartford awarded $20M ‘innovation cluster’ award
The state grant will go toward developing a 100K square foot campus intended to support workforce development around applied AI technologies.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
How many bears are there in CT? Here’s what it takes to find out.
A team of researchers led by Mississippi State University is fanning out across CT this summer to collect hair samples from resident bears.
Posted inPolitics
Larson lost to a younger challenger. Could Blumenthal face a similar test?
After U.S. Rep. John Larson was soundly defeated by the younger Luke Bronin, CT’s aging members of Congress face similar questions.
Posted inPolitics
Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman dies at 80
Nancy S. Wyman, the state comptroller who became lieutenant governor under former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, died Wednesday.
Posted inPolitics
Luke Bronin defeats Rep. John Larson in CT 1st District primary
Luke Bronin decisively defeated U.S. Rep. John Larson in the Democratic primary for the 1st District, effectively guaranteeing him the seat.
Posted inPolitics
CT Gov. Ned Lamont defeats Josh Elliott in Democratic primary
Gov. Ned Lamont defeated liberal challenger Josh Elliott in a primary Tuesday that tested Democrats’ allegiance to a more moderate incumbent.
Posted inPolitics
Polls close and CT voters await results in high-stakes primaries
CT Democrats voted Tuesday in primaries pitting gubernatorial and Congressional incumbents against younger challengers.