CT averted the increase by paying $1.2 billion borrowed from Washington during the first two years of the pandemic for jobless benefits.
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CT senators back bill on Puerto Rico deciding its political status
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal support a referendum for Puerto Rico to decide if it wants statehood, independence or sovereignty.
Posted inPolitics
Ganim wins Bridgeport mayoral race, setting up a new primary with Gomes
The race between Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes came down to the wire as absentee ballots were counted.
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Polls close on Election Day in CT, with improved turnout
CT’s big cities had not reported voter turnout by noon, but the early turnout in other towns for today’s municipal elections was about 10%.
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CT voters go to the polls today to elect leaders in nearly every town
It’s a high-stakes Election Day for CT’s mayors, even one who’s not on the ballot, as voters choose top officials in 168 of 169 towns.
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In Suffield, a ruckus over a library book spills into political races
Debate over displaying a book that teaches children about pronouns at the Kent Memorial Library is affecting Suffield’s municipal elections.
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Bridgeport is not the only election story in Connecticut
Bridgeport’s mayoral race may involve the most drama and confusion, but there are other storylines in Tuesday’s local elections.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
With CT shoreline flooding rising, officials turn to natural mitigation
Along CT’s shoreline, salt marsh remediation is being explored as a natural solution for flooding. But it often takes non-governmental action.
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State appoints temporary election monitor in Bridgeport
Peggy Reeves, a former state lawmaker, registrar of voters and state election director, was selected to watch over the voting in Bridgeport.
Posted inImmigration
Hartford Public Library gets grant to expand citizenship services
A two-year $450,000 grant is to offer services to support immigrants adjusting to their new home and navigating the path to citizenship.
Posted inHousing
Lamont signals support for housing initiatives in upcoming session
The CT governor called affordable housing work “the most important thing we do” at a conference on Thursday.
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Bridgeport primary election overturned; new vote ordered
Bridgeport must hold a new Democratic primary election after a judge ruled in favor of John Gomes’ challenge to Mayor Joe Ganim’s victory.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT’s warm, wet El Niño forecast – but don’t put away the shovels
The effect of El Niño on the Northeast’s weather is tricky to predict. But the forecast is warmer and wetter than normal.
Posted inGovernment
Most CT lawmakers call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ for Gaza aid
CT’s delegation doesn’t support an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but most want ‘humanitarian pauses’ to help with the flow of aid to Gaza.
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CT’s minimum arrest age should increase to 14, advocates say
Though CT’s minimum age of arrest rose from 7 to 10 in 2021, the Connecticut Justice Alliance wants lawmakers to increase it to 14 next year.