Connecticut Congressional Delegation Banned From Russia
Connecticut’s congressional delegation were among the 963 Americans permanently banned from Russia by the country’s Foriegn Ministry this weekend in response to U.S. support of sanctions stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The list includes all five of the state’s U.S. representatives as well as its two U.S. senators and other notable figures including…
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Connecticut Officials Celebrate Sikorsky Tax Break
State officials on Monday commemorated the adoption of a $75 million tax break package for Stratford-based helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky, which they said provides the Lockheed Martin subsidiary a competitive edge in securing the next generation of defense contracts. Gov. Ned Lamont, whose administration helped negotiate the 20-year deal, signed off on the package last month…
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Bob Stefanowski Tests Positive for COVID
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski looks likely to take a break from the campaign trail following a positive COVID-19 test, which he announced Monday in a short statement. “I just wanted to let everyone know that I tested positive for COVID-19 this morning after finding out I had a positive exposure,” Stefanowski said. “I am…
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Kid Governor Adds Oklahoma to Growing List of Affiliates
Kid Governor, a nationally-recognized civics program for fifth graders that started in Connecticut, has gained such a following that it is now being introduced in Oklahoma, the fourth state to offer it since elementary students in Connecticut elected the first Kid Governor in 2015. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy will start the program with…
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At UConn, U.S. Energy Secretary Touts Energy Investments
STORRS, CT – The University of Connecticut’s Clean Energy Engineering Center served as the backdrop for the Biden Administration’s Friday announcement it would be dedicating $7 million to expand a free energy assessment program for manufacturers looking to reduce their carbon footprint. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm made the announcement at a press conference after…
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GOP Call Democratic Party Tweet ‘Racist’
(Updated 8:27 p.m.) The Connecticut Republican Party is calling on the Connecticut Democratic Party to delete a tweet about George Logan, who is running for Congress in the 5th Congressional District against U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, calling it “racist.” The tweet, which has a photo of Logan in front of a Gadsden flag, says “This…
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Democratic Field For Secretary of The State Shrinks
The Democratic field of secretary of the state hopefuls continued to narrow this week as another candidate dropped out of the race while Republican candidates doubled down setting the stage for a three-way primary. Earlier this month, delegates for the two parties chose from a crowded roster of candidates looking to replace retiring Secretary of…
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First Senate Poll Shows Incumbent With 10-Point Lead
A poll of Connecticut voters released Thursday on the state’s U.S. Senate race suggests incumbent Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal leads three potential Republican challengers by at least 10 points. The poll, conducted by Emerson College with WTNH and The Hill, surveyed 1,000 voters and concluded the two-term Democrat led his nearest Republican rival, former state…
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Unemployment Dips, But Recovery Still Far Away For CT’s Labor Market
Labor officials reported Thursday that Connecticut’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.4% and the state added 1,600 jobs in April.
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Connecticut Parents Can Begin Applying for One-time Tax Rebate in June
Beginning June 1, hundreds of thousands of Connecticut families can begin applying for a new temporary tax credit which will provide eligible households $250 per child for up to three children.
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Green Party Nominates Gubernatorial Candidate
Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski won their party’s endorsements two weeks ago at the convention, but they’re not the only candidates running for governor.
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Stefanowski Talks Abortion, Employee Raises & Budget In First Press Conference
For a half-hour Wednesday, Bob Stefanowski stood outside the state Capitol and fielded questions on abortion rights and state employee raises in a sign the Republican candidate plans to run a more conventional campaign in this year’s rematch with Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Lamont Inks New Employment Law Backed By Unions
In a victory for state labor unions, Gov. Ned Lamont ignored a lobbying effort by business organizations and signed a bill Tuesday prohibiting employers from holding “captive audience” meetings to potentially discourage workers from unionizing.
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Gas Prices Jump Another 5 Cents
Gas prices in Connecticut have jumped more than five cents since Tuesday setting a new record.
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Ousted Public Health Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell details her federal discrimination lawsuit
Former State Department of Public Health Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell is on WNPR discussing her federal lawsuit against the state.
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Foggy Return
This iconic image of the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle returning to New London was captured by Photographer Philip Medbery of Waterford.
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OP-ED | Lobster Or ‘Porcupine?’ Malloy In Hot Water In Maine
Those of us who know former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy are aware that he can be prickly and unpredictable. Confronted with this reality and his low approval ratings as he was running for re-election in…
Continue readingANALYSIS | What I Unlearned About Roe v. Wade
Hearing the underwater mechanical thumping of an ultrasound machine monitoring a fetal heartbeat felt miraculous. And terrifying.
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Marijuana Violations Have Taken Over 10,000 Truck Drivers Off the Road This Year, Adding More Supply Chain Disruptions
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, more truck drivers have tested positive for the substance and have been suspended, contributing to national supply chain issues based on a lack of available drivers.
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The Conservation Law Foundation is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support for CLF’s Connecticut office, including the state advisory board, scheduling meetings, financial tasks, and development efforts. They will work closely with the…
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Job: Environmental and Energy Attorney (CT)
The Conservation Law Foundation is seeking an attorney to work independently and as part of state-based and regional teams advocating for clean air and water, clean energy, and climate justice. Advocacy will include collaborating with…
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OP-ED | Some Democrats Are Anti-Abortion, But Democrats Aren’t Passing Draconian Anti-Abortion Laws
While I agree with Jonathan L. Wharton that one can’t necessarily figure out where someone stands on a woman’s right to control the decisions she makes over her own body based on party affiliation, his…
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Event: Journey Home Spring Soiree
Join us for JourneyHomeCT.org’s Spring Soiree fundraiser on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Talcott Mountain Collective in the Weatogue section of Simsbury. Tickets include plenty to eat and drink from select food trucks, two…
Continue readingMedical Examining Board Fines Doctor $10,000
The state Medical Examining Board on Tuesday fined an Oxford doctor $10,000 for fraudulently using another doctor’s name and Drug Enforcement Agency registration number to prescribe controlled substances to a family member.
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DeLauro Seeks $28M In Emergency Funding To Tackle Infant Formula Shortage
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro Tuesday continued taking a lead on addressing the nationwide infant formula shortage, introducing a bill to allot $28 million in emergency federal funds to tackle the current crisis as well as…
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OP-ED | Ignoring COVID-19 Isn’t a Solution
Susan Bigelow says it’s strange. On the one hand, things are getting bad enough that some schools have had to close due to staff shortages. But on the other hand, when was the last time…
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Party Chair Confronts Un-Conventional Era
Inside the convention hall, candidates jostled for last-minute support to win the party’s endorsement. Democratic Town Committee Chair Vincent Mauro Jr. had his two candidates picked. If this were his uncle’s day in charge, or…
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Connecticut To Get FEMA Funds for COVID Testing Sites
Connecticut will receive more than $2 million in federal emergency funding to pay for the operation of COVID-19 testing sites during a six-month period last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday. The roughly…
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OP-ED | Politics and the Power of Words (Part 2)
Barth Keck highlights how Justice Samuel Alito used specific language to frame his argument in the leaked opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court, in an effort to rhetorically change how we think about the issue.
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PODCAST | How Medical Aid In Dying May Change The Way We Live
Medical aid in dying offers what some may call “a good death.” But how will the increased use of it change our relationship with dying? That’s the topic of the latest episode of Audacious with…
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COVID Transmission Increases in CT
As of Friday afternoon, Connecticut’s test positivity rate was 13.71% and there were 323 residents hospitalized with the virus. On Thursday, the Department of Public Health reported that 158 of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities qualified for…
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Grocery Items With The Greatest Price Increase In April
Inflation rose 0.3% in April and 8.3% year-over-year, according to April Consumer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday, May 11. The most recent numbers represent a modest reprieve from March’s…
Continue readingJob: Program Manager-Training and Outreach
Under the supervision of the Director of Training and Outreach, this individual will have responsibility for coordinating the general programming and training efforts of HES and The HES Advantage. The successful candidate will have a…
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