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Democrat arrested, accused of forgery in 2024 primary effort
A CT minister was charged with forgery and perjury in relation to a failed effort in 2024 to petition for a Democratic primary in Middletown.
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With subpoena, feds confirm a criminal investigation of Erin Stewart
A federal grand jury issued a subpoena demanding documents related to former Mayor Erin Stewart’s alleged misuse of city funds.
Ruth Fortune’s hopes for congressional primary ride in a tote bag
Ruth Fortune delivered dozens of pages of petition signatures to registrars of voters Tuesday to qualify for the 1st District primary.
New Britain revokes Erin Stewart’s pension, demands money back
New Britain is demanding $241,560 from its former mayor, Erin Stewart, for severance payments and legal costs related to her investigation.
CT community health workers still waiting for Medicaid support
A 2023 law requiring CT’s Medicaid program to pay for services provided by community health workers has yet to be implemented.
Report: Erin Stewart received more than $120,000 in severance
A new investigative report shows former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart demanded more than $200,000 in unused time off as she left office.
CT GOP candidate defiant in face of criticism for anti-gay post
An anti-gay social media post by Jadon MacCormack, a GOP candidate in Eastern Connecticut, drew bipartisan condemnation Tuesday.
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