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.
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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 a regional energy data platform that would make it easier for consumers and contractors to estimate potential savings from efficiency upgrades or new electric technologies.
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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 readingOver 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 for the low…
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Council On Environmental Quality Report Presents Mixed Picture For Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT – A report issued by the Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality 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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Senate 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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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…
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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 readingFonfara Amendment Puts Car Tax Repeal Back On The Table
HARTFORD, CT – The Senate added the “previously deceased” motor vehicle tax…
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House Passes Wheelchair Task Force Recommendation Bill
HARTFORD, CT – The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Tuesday…
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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 readingIndependent 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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OP-ED | Making The Right Decision Takes Courage
CEA President Kate Dias offers a member opinion saying it’s hard to…
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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 readingHouse 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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OP-ED | Speaking Up about Connecticut’s Unspoken Crisis
State Rep. Manny Sanchez, a Democrat from New Britain, says he felt…
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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 | 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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House 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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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 readingHouse 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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Survey: 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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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 readingNew Airline Passenger Protections On The Way
Connecticut airline passengers will soon have more protections against canceled and delayed…
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OP-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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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 readingOP-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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OP-ED | Child Safety In The Digital Age
Supporting member Brittany Carr, who is a current member of the Newington…
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House Passes ARPA Allocations, But Republicans Say It’s A Disguised Budget
HARTFORD, CT – Republicans in the General Assembly have asked Attorney General William Tong to examine whether the Democratic majority is circumventing constitutional obligations in its implementation of the remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Keep readingRoad Rage Shootings Have Surged Over the Past Decade
Road rage shootings are on the rise across the United States as…
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DEEP Greenhouse Gas Report: Connecticut Is Going Backward
HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released…
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Implementer Bill Decried By Disability Rights Advocate; Key Democrat Mostly Agrees
HARTFORD, CT – An advocate for the disability community is raising alarms over the budget implementer bill the legislature is debating today based on changes he says it will make in how – and in many cases, whether – disabled people will access healthcare.
Keep readingMandatory 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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DOT Announces Construction Plans On Hartford Line’s Northern Section
HARTFORD, CT – The state Department of Transportation announced Thursday that riders…
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Senate Passes Paid Sick Days Bill, Sending Legislation To Governor
HARTFORD, CT – As the short session speeds to a finish, the Senate voted Monday to send the House’s paid sick days expansion bill to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Keep readingOver 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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Advocates Call For Changes To Police Traffic Stops
HARTFORD, CT – Advocates and lawmakers gathered inside the state Capitol on…
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House Democrats File Bill To Allocate Last Of ARPA Funds
HARTFORD, CT – A new bill on the House calendar in the Connecticut General Assembly will detail allocations for the $360 million or more in ARPA that was unveiled by Democratic leadership Monday morning.
Keep readingSenate May Consider Bill To Adjust Retirement Savings Program Today
HARTFORD, CT – Legislation that would increase the default retirement fund contribution…
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CT Small-Business Owners Get Insight On State Programs That Help Them Grow
The owners of the state’s small businesses came together for the second…
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House Sends DMV Recommendations Bill On To Lamont’s Desk
HARTFORD, CT – The House of Representatives continued its work tackling Connecticut’s transportation challenges on Monday when it considered Senate Bill 183 to implement 14 different recommendations from the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Keep readingOver A Barrel | Gas Prices Reach Highest Level Of 2024
Gas prices reached their highest level of 2024 thanks to big jumps…
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March Madness, St. Paddy’s Day Aids State Job Growth
Connecticut added nearly 5,000 jobs in March, with the hospitality industry getting…
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