Lamont Signs Fallen Officer Fund Into Law
MERIDEN, CT – Gov. Ned Lamont signed the Fallen Officers Fund into law on Wednesday, codifying a fund that will provide a lump sum of $100,000 and health insurance to the families of police officers who are killed in the line of duty in Connecticut.
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‘A Teacher Shortage With No End In Sight’
Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias has not minced words following the end of the 2024 legislative session in Hartford. She’s disappointed that more wasn’t done to help the state’s teachers.
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DCF, FBI: Sex Trafficking Has Spiked In Connecticut Since The Pandemic
Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families receives over 300 reports each year about young people who have become victims of sex trafficking in Connecticut, and the situation has gotten even worse since the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to Christa Rider, DCF’s Clinical Program Director.
Keep readingOP-ED | Environmental Justice
Alycia D. Jenkins of Sierra Club CT says power plants, highways, and other pollution sources…
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Lamont Signs Several Bills Following End Of Session
HARTFORD, CT – Gov. Ned Lamont has been busy signing bills since the legislative session…
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New England Utilities Plan ‘Transformational’ Data Platform To Make It Easier To Calculate Energy Savings
A group of New England utilities plans to seek federal funding for…
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Over A Barrel | Gas Prices Are Doing Something That Shocks Americans Ahead of Summer’s Start
Gas prices are doing something few expected, but GasBuddy predicted. Join us…
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Federal Gov’t Sets Aside $400 Million To Improve Security Against Hate Crimes, Anti-Semitism
WEST HARTFORD, CT – Following a steep rise in hate crimes in the past year, many of which were directed at Jewish individuals, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced a $400 million increase in security funding Monday from the federal government.
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Connecticut Republicans Nominate Gerry Smith But Face An August Primary
NEW BRITAIN, CT – The Connecticut Republican Party nominated Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith to challenge US Sen. Chris Murphy for his seat in November on Monday at the party’s convention at Central Connecticut State University.
Keep readingCouncil On Environmental Quality Report Presents Mixed Picture For Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT – A report issued by the Connecticut State Council on…
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally Outside Capitol On Final Day Of Legislative Session
HARTFORD, CT – Protesters brought signs, flags, and even a parrot to…
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Blumenthal Applauds Retailers For Removing Weighted Sleep Products From Their Shelves
HARTFORD, CT – US Sen. Richard Blumenthal applauded major superstore chains last week for suspending sales of weighted sleep sacks, wearable blankets, and swaddles for infants and children, and for removing them from their shelves, but manufacturers have denied any wrongdoing.
Keep readingSenate Republicans Point To Insurance Committee Failure Following Cigna Announcement
(UPDATED 11 p.m.) HARTFORD, CT – As the 2024 legislative session approached…
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Fonfara Amendment Puts Car Tax Repeal Back On The Table
HARTFORD, CT – The Senate added the “previously deceased” motor vehicle tax…
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Turning Food Waste Into Renewable Energy And More
THOMPSON, CT – The New London County Farm Bureau is spearheading a renewable energy campaign to convince the state of Connecticut to look at on-farm anaerobic digesters as a way to convert food waste into energy, as well as other benefits for the state’s farmers and the environment.
Keep readingHouse Passes Wheelchair Task Force Recommendation Bill
HARTFORD, CT – The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Tuesday…
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Independent Party Names New Chairman, Draws Line In Sand On Insurrectionists
Connecticut’s Independent Party appointed a new chairman last week to replace Michael…
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Murphy On Israel: We Have No Obligation To Write A Blank Check Of Military Support To Any Of Our Allies
US Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, said Sunday that he supports President Joe Biden’s decision to attach conditions to further military aid to Israel as it prepares to potentially launch more attacks against the city of Rafah.
Keep readingOP-ED | Making The Right Decision Takes Courage
CEA President Kate Dias offers a member opinion saying it’s hard to…
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House Sends Expansion of Paid Family and Medical Leave To Governor’s Desk
HARTFORD, CT – The House on Thursday voted in favor of Senate…
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Connecticut Democrats Select Murphy, DNC Members For Re-Election
UNCASVILLE, CT – With the 2024 legislative session in the rearview mirror, the Connecticut Democratic Party held its state convention Saturday at Mohegan Sun and nominated US Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term. The party also re-elected its two Democratic National Committee members, Marti Carlson and John Olson, and chose seven presidential electors for…
Keep readingOP-ED | Speaking Up about Connecticut’s Unspoken Crisis
State Rep. Manny Sanchez, a Democrat from New Britain, says he felt…
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OP-ED | Health-Harming Transportation Pollution Unaddressed As Clean Car, Truck Rules Stall
Samantha Dynowski of Sierra Club CT opines that only a few weeks…
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Child Advocate Report Cites Vernon Schools Over Adult Sexual Misconduct Incidents
HARTFORD, CT – The Office of the Child Advocate released a report this week detailing multiple failures of the Vernon Public School district and the Department of Children and Families in dealing with allegations of adult sexual misconduct.
Keep readingHouse Passes Testing Requirement For Drug Overdoses As DPH Attempts To Build Data On Opioid Crisis
HARTFORD, CT – Hospitals could be required to conduct toxicology testing on…
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House Republicans Fall Short In 3 Bids To Give Police More Power Over Pot Use In Cars
HARTFORD, CT – Republican House members’ efforts to give police more power…
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Lamont Signals That He’ll Veto Striking Worker Assistance Bill
HARTFORD, CT – Gov. Ned Lamont told reporters Thursday morning that he won’t support a bill that would use taxpayer money to establish a striking workers assistance fund to be used in support of striking private sector employees.
Keep readingSurvey: Workers Flocking To Connecticut For Remote And On-Site Jobs
With a recent study showing that Connecticut has become an attractive option…
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New Airline Passenger Protections On The Way
Connecticut airline passengers will soon have more protections against canceled and delayed…
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Senate Sends Omnibus Bonding Bill To Governor’s Desk
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut General Assembly coupled many parts of its omnibus bonding bill – which the Senate passed a couple of hours before Wednesday’s midnight deadline – with the APRA allocations bill that was passed the day before.
Keep readingOP-ED | Healthcare Cost Growth Benchmark’s Foundation Must Be Fixed
Paul Kidwell of the Connecticut Hospital Association opines that the state’s healthcare…
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OP-ED | An Open Letter To Connecticut’s Forgotten Families
Supporting member Barry Simon, President and CEO of Oak Hill, pens an…
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Bills That Lived And Died In The 2024 Legislative Session
HARTFORD, CT – As the 2024 legislative session came to a close Wednesday, numerous bills that sought to enact big changes in the state met with different fates. Below are some highlights of bills that died, and those that are heading to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk for his signature.
Keep readingOP-ED | Child Safety In The Digital Age
Supporting member Brittany Carr, who is a current member of the Newington…
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Road Rage Shootings Have Surged Over the Past Decade
Road rage shootings are on the rise across the United States as…
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Senate Sends Bill Incentivizing Housing Growth To Governor
HARTFORD, CT – The Senate passed House Bill 5474, one of the House’s legislative attempts to address the state’s housing crisis, after several hours of debate and rejections of multiple amendments Wednesday afternoon. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
Keep readingDEEP Greenhouse Gas Report: Connecticut Is Going Backward
HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released…
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Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that…
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House Celebrates Retiring Members; Moore Leaving Senate
HARTFORD, CT – The House of Representatives took a break from its packed last-day agenda to honor members who are retiring at the end of the session, and the Senate also paused to celebrate a member who announced her retirement.
Keep readingDOT Announces Construction Plans On Hartford Line’s Northern Section
HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Transportation announced Thursday that riders…
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Over A Barrel | Light at the End of the Tunnel?
What’s coming down the pipeline for your local gas prices following Israel’s…
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Osten Pushes Back On Republican Criticism Of Democrats’ Plans For ARPA Funds
HARTFORD, CT – Sen. Cathy Osten lit into Senate Republicans Tuesday night following numerous comments suggesting that Democrats failed to follow the letter of the law in drafting a bill to spend the state’s remaining ARPA funds.
Keep readingAdvocates Call For Changes To Police Traffic Stops
HARTFORD, CT – Advocates and lawmakers gathered inside the state Capitol on…
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Senate May Consider Bill To Adjust Retirement Savings Program Today
HARTFORD, CT – Legislation that would increase the default retirement fund contribution…
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