The move would ensure Connecticut’s next budget provides major boosts to municipal aid, affordable child care and tax relief.
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Posted inTransportation
CT could become first state to offer free bus transit to veterans
Lawmakers approved reduced-price fares last year, but program was never funded. This year, Gov. Ned Lamont wants to take it a step further.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Trump’s environmental policies mean dirtier air for CT
CT’s air quality had improved over 50 years of increasingly rigorous federal regulations and enforcement. That progress is now under assault.
Posted inPolitics
GOP protests display of tiny Pakistani flag on CT lawmaker’s desk
Rep. Maryam Khan replaced an American flag with a Pakistani flag on her desk in the CT House “as a reflection of my heritage,” she said.
Posted inJustice
Kosta Diamantis rejects plea deal in second bribery case
Kosta Diamantis was to appear before a federal judge Monday at what was scheduled as a routine change-of-plea hearing to accept a deal.
Posted inInvestigations
In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals
Physicians, dentists and other non-hospital providers account for more than 80% of health care debt collection cases in Connecticut courts.
Posted inEducation
Dems rewrite homeschool bill in bid to win over hesitant colleagues
The rewrite of House Bill 5468 would remove a requirement that homeschooling families submit evidence of instruction to the state each year.
Posted inHealth
CT to finalize Day Kimball Hospital acquisition this fall
A deal for the UConn Health Center to take over Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam is on track to be finalized by this fall, officials said.
Posted inPolitics
Pressed for immediate aid, Lamont launches study on education
The order invites attention to CT’s success in providing public education and its failure to equalize opportunities in a state of extremes.
Posted inPolitics
Larson, Bronin in a tight battle for campaign donations
Some of the biggest contributors to candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District were state legislators, PACs and Hollywood.
Posted inEconomic Development
As Trump overhauls tariffs, CT has expanded its own trade partnerships
CT leaders are establishing direct trade commissions with other countries, seeking to maintain friendly business ties, attract investment.
Posted inHuman Services
DCF involved in Enfield case a week before 12-year-old was found dead
News of DCF’s involvement with the family comes as the CT agency faces heavy scrutiny and questions about its handling of other investigations.
Posted inPolitics
Investigative report overshadows unveiling of Stewart-Ackert ticket
The report said the New Britain tax collector, Cheryl Blogoslawski, had backdated tax payments during Erin Stewart’s tenure as mayor.
Posted inHealth
Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT small businesses
Ned Lamont’s proposal offers a tax credit to businesses that help cover the cost for employees who buy their own health insurance plans.
Posted inPolitics
CT Senate passes bill limiting federal immigration actions
The immigration bill would create a process for residents to sue federal agents for violations of their constitutional rights.
