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CT says its tax system is unfair, but changes would mean tradeoffs
While the call for tax reform gains momentum, major proposals cannot get past a governor who is focused paying down CT’s huge pension debt.
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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.
Panel nixes challenge to DeLauro’s convention win
Andrew Rice’s challenge to Rosa DeLauro pointed to anti-incumbent sentiment and highlighted CT’s ballot access laws and convention processes.
As Ned Lamont touts record, Josh Elliott’s campaign strengthens
The differences between Gov. Lamont’s official and campaign schedules are blurring as his challenger, Josh Elliott, advances his campaign.
Glastonbury trends blue, and a moderate Democrat is rejected
A confluence of factors tempted a challenge, including the habit of Rep. Jill Barry to vote with Republicans against high-profile bills.
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